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

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Question 75751: Factor completely.
9x^2 + 12xy + 4y^2 -25
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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9X^2+12XY+4Y^2-25
(3X+2Y)(3X+2Y)=25 TAKE THE SQUARE ROOT OF BOTH SIDES WE GET
(3X+2Y)=5 OR
3X+2Y-5=0