Question

Factor the difference of two perfect squares using the X method.

An x-method chart shows the product a c at the top of x and b at the bottom of x.
What are the two binomial factors for x2 – 25?
(x – 5)(x – 5)
(x + 5)(x + 5)
(x – 20)(x + 5)
(x – 5)(x + 5)

Answer 1

(x-5)(x+5)

Explanation:

= x^2 -25

=x^2 -5^2

=(x-5)^2

=(x-5)(x+5) ANSWER

Answer 2

yw

Explanation:

That is D

positive sign in one bracket and negative in the other