SOLUTION: HOw to solve 4xsquared + 20x + 25 types of problems. I know what to do when it is just xsquared in the first spot, but what about xsquared times a whole number?

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Question 184681: HOw to solve
4xsquared + 20x + 25 types of problems. I know what to do when it is just xsquared in the first spot, but what about xsquared times a whole number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4xsquared + 20x + 25
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4x^2 + 20x + 25
= (2x+5)(2x+5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.