SOLUTION: Hi tutor, Can you show me how to factor the following step by step: 625-(y-5)^2 Thank you.

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Question 737579: Hi tutor,
Can you show me how to factor the following step by step:
625-(y-5)^2
Thank you.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you show me how to factor the following step by step:
625-(y-5)^2
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It's a difference of 2 squares.
25%5E2+-+%28y-5%29%5E2
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a%5E2+-+b%5E2+=+%28a-b%29%2A%28a%2Bb%29