Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write "prime."
-$25 - \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }$
A) prime
B) $( 5 - \mathrm { m } ) ^ { 2 }$
C) $( 5 - \mathrm { m } ) ( 5 + \mathrm { m } )$
D) $( 5 + \mathrm { m } ) ^ { 2 }$

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This polynomial is a difference of squares, factored as $(5 - m)(5 + m)$.

Factor the Polynomial Completely 25−m225 - \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }25−m2

Factor the Polynomial Completely $25 - \mathrm { m } ^ { 2 }$