Question

Can someone explain how to factor x^2 - 25

Answer 1

Since this is \(\large{x^{2}}\) this would split into two equation of x....

\(\huge\bf{(x) (x)}\)

In which multiplied it equals \(\Large{x^{2}}\)

Now since we have `-25` the only way to get a negative outcome we would multiply a positive and a negative....what number multiplies itself to equal `25`?

Answer 2

5

Answer 3

Correct :) So we would multiply `-5` and `5` to get `-25` so our factor is....

\(\huge\bf{(x+5)(x-5)}\)

Answer 4

Thank you! You were very helpful :)

Answer 5

Your very welcome :)