SOLUTION: Factor completely. I dont understand 9x^2+12xy+4y^2-25

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Question 116517: Factor completely. I dont understand
9x^2+12xy+4y^2-25
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x^2+12xy+4y^2-25
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= (3x+2y)^2 - 25
= (3x+2y-5)(3x+2y+5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.