SOLUTION: what is x^2-25 when factored? the question reads factor each polynomial completely.

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Question 80821: what is x^2-25 when factored? the question reads factor each polynomial completely.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is x^2-25 when factored?
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The form is a^2-b^2 which factors into (a-b)(a+b)
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Your Problem:
x^2-25 = (x-5)(x+5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.