SOLUTION: factor each expression can some one please help me on this problem x2-25

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Question 88221: factor each expression can some one please help me on this problem x2-25
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2+-25

This is a difference of two squares:
First times First must give you x^2:
(x____)(x____)

Last times Last must give you -25. Try -5*+5= -25!!
(x-5)(x+5)

The middle term is +5x -5x, which subtract out.

R^2