Factor by any method.
-$25 x ^ { 2 } - 25 y ^ { 2 }$
A) $25 ( x + y ) ( x - y )$
B) $( 5 x + y ) ( 5 x - y )$
C) $5 ( x + y ) ( x - y )$
D) $25 ( x - y ) ^ { 2 }$

Name: Factor by any method. -$25 x ^ { 2 } - 25 y ^ { 2 }$ A) $25 ( x + y ) ( x - y )$ B) $( 5 x + y ) ( 5 x - y )$ C) $5 ( x + y ) ( x - y )$ D) $25 ( x - y ) ^ { 2 }$
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This expression is a difference of squares, which factors into $25(x^2 - y^2) = 25(x + y)(x - y)$.

Factor by Any Method 25x2−25y225 x ^ { 2 } - 25 y ^ { 2 }25x2−25y2

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