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Factor x^2 + 10x + 25. Show your work. (3 points)

User Eskalera
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a² + 2ab + b² = (a+b) * (a + b) pattern condensed multiplication

x² + 10x + 25
a² + 2ab + b²

(1x)² + 2*1x*5 + (5)² = (a+b)*(a+b)
a=x 2ab= 10x b=5 = (x+5)*(x+5)

Answer : (x+5)*(x+5)


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