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

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Question 92552: Factor Completely
9x^2 + 12xy + 4y^2 - 25
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor Completely
9x^2 + 12xy + 4y^2 - 25
= (3x+2y)^2 - 5^2
= (3x+2y+5)(3x+2y-5)
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Stan H.