Question

Factor 4a^2-25. Please

Answer 1

(2 a - 5) (2 a + 5)

Explanation:

Factor the following:

4 a^2 - 25

4 a^2 - 25 = (2 a)^2 - 5^2:

(2 a)^2 - 5^2

Factor the difference of two squares. (2 a)^2 - 5^2 = (2 a - 5) (2 a + 5):

Answer: (2 a - 5) (2 a + 5)