Question

Write as a product:

25a^2−0.01b^10

Answer 1

(5a + 0.1b^5)(5a + 0.1b^5)

Explanation:

25a^2 − 0.01b^10 =

This follows the pattern: x^2 - y^2 = (x + y)(x - y)

= (5a + 0.1b^5)(5a + 0.1b^5)