SOLUTION: How is this factored completely? 36x-100y^2 x

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Question 610813: How is this factored completely?
36x-100y^2 x
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, scott8148:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor out the GCF 4x to get

36x-100y^2x = 4x(9 - 100y^2)

Then factor 9 - 100y^2 using the difference of squares law to get the final answer

4x(3-10y)(3+10y)



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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
common factors ___ 4x (9 - 25y^2)

difference of squares ___ 4x (3 + 5y) (3 - 5y)