SOLUTION: I need help with factor each expression x2-25 10y2-3y-1

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Question 88238: I need help with factor each expression
x2-25
10y2-3y-1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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#1
Solved by pluggable solver: Factoring using the AC method (Factor by Grouping)


%5E2%2B0%2A-25 Start with the given expression.



25%28%281%2F25%29%2B1-1%29 Factor out the GCF 25.



Now let's try to factor the inner expression %281%2F25%29%2B1-1



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#2
(note: I'm going to use x instead of y)

Solved by pluggable solver: Factoring using the AC method (Factor by Grouping)