Factor by any method.
-$36 x ^ { 2 } - 25$
A) $( 6 x + 5 ) ( 6 x - 5 )$

B) $( 6 x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$

C) $( 6 x - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$

D) $( 36 x + 1 ) ( x - 25 )$

Name: Factor by any method. -$36 x ^ { 2 } - 25$ A) $( 6 x + 5 ) ( 6 x - 5 )$ B) $( 6 x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$ C) $( 6 x - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$ D) $( 36 x + 1 ) ( x - 25 )$
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Factor by any method.
-$36 x ^ { 2 } - 25$
A) $( 6 x + 5 ) ( 6 x - 5 )$

B) $( 6 x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$

C) $( 6 x - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$

D) $( 36 x + 1 ) ( x - 25 )$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This expression is a difference of squares, where $36x^2 = (6x)^2$ and $25 = 5^2$. It factors into $(6x + 5)(6x - 5)$.

Factor by Any Method 36x2−2536 x ^ { 2 } - 2536x2−25

Factor by Any Method $36 x ^ { 2 } - 25$