SOLUTION: factor completely: p^2-10pq+25p^2

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Question 348629: factor completely:
p^2-10pq+25p^2
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ewatrrr:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Do you mean p%5E2-10pq%2B25q%5E2??
p%5E2-10pq%2B25p%5E2=%28p-5q%29%5E2
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If not, then,
p%5E2-10pq%2B25p%5E2=26p%5E2-10pq
p%5E2-10pq%2B25p%5E2=2p%2813p-5q%29

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
*Note: Combine like terms and factor out the common factors
p%5E2-10pq%2B25p%5E2
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combine like terms
26p%5E2-10pq
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common factor is 2p
2p%2A%2813p-5q%29