SOLUTION: Completely factor this polynomial: ----------- ----------- - 4x² - 25 ----------- ----------- --- i need to know the steps on how to solve it

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Question 732637: Completely factor this polynomial:
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4x² - 25
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i need to know the steps on how to solve it
Found 3 solutions by Vladdroid, stanbon, lynnlo:
Answer by Vladdroid(91) About Me  (Show Source):
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FACTORED
4x^2-25
a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)
(2x-5)(2x+5)==========answer

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x² - 25
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= (2x-5)(2x+5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
FACTORED
4x^2-25
a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)
(2x-5)(2x+5)==========answer