Factor x^2-25

Problem

x squared minus 25

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a difference of two squares, which follows the form a squared minus b squared

2. Determine the values of a and b by taking the square root of each term.

3. Substitute a equals x and b equals 5 into the factoring formula open paren a minus b close paren times open paren a plus b close paren

Final Answer

x squared minus 25 equals open paren x minus 5 close paren times open paren x plus 5 close paren

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