Factor completely.
-$$4 x ^ { 2 } + 25$$
A) prime
B) $( 2 x + 5 ) ( 2 x - 5 )$
C) $( 2 x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$
D) $( 2 x - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$

Name: Factor completely. -\[4 x ^ { 2 } + 25\] A) prime B) $( 2 x + 5 ) ( 2 x - 5 )$ C) $( 2 x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$ D) $( 2 x - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$
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The expression $4x^2 + 25$ is a sum of squares, which cannot be factored over the real numbers. Therefore, it is considered prime in this context.

Factor Completely 4x2+254 x ^ { 2 } + 254x2+25 A) Prime B)

Factor Completely $4 x ^ { 2 } + 25$ A) Prime
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