Factor the special product: $25 x ^ { 2 } - 4$
A) 25(x +2)(x - 2)
B) (5x +2)(5x - 2)
C) (x-2/5)(x+2/5)
D) $( 5 x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }$

Name: Factor the special product: $25 x ^ { 2 } - 4$ A) 25(x +2)(x - 2) B) (5x +2)(5x - 2) C) (x-2/5)(x+2/5) D) $( 5 x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }$
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Factor the special product: $25 x ^ { 2 } - 4$
A) 25(x +2)(x - 2) 
B) (5x +2)(5x - 2) 
C) (x-2/5)(x+2/5) 
D) $( 5 x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression $25x^2 - 4$ is a difference of squares, which factors into $(5x)^2 - 2^2$, or $(5x + 2)(5x - 2)$.

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