SOLUTION: Factor the following completely. r^2 - 10r + 25 - x^2

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Question 354699: Factor the following completely.
r^2 - 10r + 25 - x^2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
If I am understanding your question properly
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r%5E2+-+10r+%2B+25+-+x%5E2+=+0
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r%5E2+-+10r+%2B+25+=+x%5E2+
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sqrt%28r%5E2+-+10r+%2B+25%29=+sqrt%28+x%5E2%29+
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sqrt%28%28r+-+5%29%5E2%29+=+x+
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%28r+-+5%29+=+x+