Question

Factor completely, then place the answer in the proper location on the grid.

a^2 - 25b^2

Answer 1

this is the difference of 2 squares

the basic form is

\[x^2 - y^2 = (x -y)(x + y)\]

so just apply this to your question

Answer 2

i never got to learn this that's why i'm struggling , please help

Answer 3

25 is a square number and b^2 is a square

so what when multiplied by itself gives 25b^2

Answer 4

okay thanks!

Answer 5

a^2 - 25b^2 = (a+5b)(a-5b)

Answer 6

thanks!