SOLUTION: Please explain to me the steps in this equation. I am so lost and really would like to be able to do equations like this. Credit goes to http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math

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Question 314398: Please explain to me the steps in this equation. I am so lost and really would like to be able to do equations like this. Credit goes to http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut7_factor.htm#pst

9x^2-30xy+25y=
3x^2(3x)(5y)+(5y)^2=
(3x-5y)^2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x^2-30xy+25y=
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Not factorable the way you have posted it.
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3x^2(3x)(5y)+(5y)^2=
Common Factor: 5y
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= (5y)(9x^3+5y)
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(3x-5y)^2
= (3x-5y)(3x-5y)
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Use FOIL:
F: 9x^2
O:-15xy
I:-15xy
L:25y^2
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Combine to get:
9x^2 - 30xy + 25y^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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