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What type of factoring methods will be used to factor this expression completely?

2y2 − 50
Question 1 options:

A. GCF only

B. Difference of Squares only

C. Trial and Error only

D. GCF and Difference of Squares

E. This expression cannot be factored.

User JasonTS
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Answer:

D

Explanation:


{2y}^(2) - 50


2( {y}^(2) - 25)


2(y + 5)(y - 5)

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