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4x2 + 25y2
factor the following

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Answer:

1, the polynomial itself

Explanation:

This is a prime polynomial since the terms have no common factor. The only factors it has are 1 and 4x2+25y2 (the number itself)

User David Rabinowitz
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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

This polynomial is irreducible, that is cannot be factored.

4x² + 25y² ← is a prime polynomial

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