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What is the factored form of the expressions 4x2 - 25?

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Explanation: Realize that 4x2−25 is a difference of squares. Differences of squares, such as a2−b2 , can be factored into (a+b)(a−b) . Since 4x2=(2x)2 and 25=(5)2 , we can say that 4x2−25=(2x+5)(2x−5)

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User Benjam
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Answer:

(2x + 5)(2x - 5)

Explanation:

a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b)

4x² = 2²x²= (2x)²

25= 5* 5 = 5²

4x² - 25 = (2x)² - 5² {a= 2x ; b = 5}

= (2x + 5)(2x - 5)

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