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factor a^2-25

Solution

factor

a^{2} - 25

Solution

(a + 5) (a - 5)

Solution steps

a^{2} - 25

Rewrite

25

as

5^{2}

= a^{2} - 5^{2}

Apply Difference of Two Squares Formula:

x^{2} - y^{2} = (x + y) (x - y)

a^{2} - 5^{2} = (a + 5) (a - 5)

= (a + 5) (a - 5)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor a^2-25 ?
The solution to factor a^2-25 is (a+5)(a-5)