Question

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Factor x^2 + 25 in the complex numbers.

Answer 1

The answer you are looking for is B.

Answer 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

x² + 25

= x² - (-25)

This can now be factored using the sum & difference formula:

• a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)

√x² = x

√-25 = 5i

So, x² - (-25) = (x - 5i)(x + 5i)