SOLUTION: Factor completely, if possible, the following expression: {{{ 20k^2-125 }}}

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Question 777643: Factor completely, if possible, the following expression:
+20k%5E2-125+
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+20k%5E2-125+

+5%284k%5E2-25%29+

+5%28%282k%29%5E2-5%5E2%29+

+5%282k-5%29%282k%2B5%29+ Use the difference of squares rule

Final Answer: +5%282k-5%29%282k%2B5%29+