Factor the binomial or identify it as prime. $25 y ^ { 2 } + 9$
A) $( 5 y + 3 ) ( 5 y - 3 )$
B) $( 5 y + 3 ) ^ { 2 }$
C) $( 5 y - 3 ) ^ { 2 }$
D) Prime

Name: Factor the binomial or identify it as prime. $25 y ^ { 2 } + 9$ A) $( 5 y + 3 ) ( 5 y - 3 )$ B) $( 5 y + 3 ) ^ { 2 }$ C) $( 5 y - 3 ) ^ { 2 }$ D) Prime
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The expression $25y^2 + 9$ is a sum of squares, which cannot be factored over the real numbers, making it prime.

Factor the Binomial or Identify It as Prime 25y2+925 y ^ { 2 } + 925y2+9

Factor the Binomial or Identify It as Prime $25 y ^ { 2 } + 9$