QuestionMarch 20, 2026

Factor the polynomial below. 36x^2-25 Cannot be factored (6x+5)(5x-6) (6x-5)^2 (6x+5)(6x-5)

Factor the polynomial below. 36x^2-25 Cannot be factored (6x+5)(5x-6) (6x-5)^2 (6x+5)(6x-5)
Factor the polynomial below.
36x^2-25
Cannot be factored
(6x+5)(5x-6)
(6x-5)^2
(6x+5)(6x-5)

Solution
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Answer

(6x+5)(6x-5) Explanation 1. Recognize the difference of squares 36x^2 - 25 matches the form a^2 - b^2, where a = 6x and b = 5. 2. Apply the difference of squares formula **a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)** (6x + 5)(6x - 5).

Explanation

1. Recognize the difference of squares <br /> $36x^2 - 25$ matches the form $a^2 - b^2$, where $a = 6x$ and $b = 5$.<br /><br />2. Apply the difference of squares formula <br /> **$a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)$** <br /> $(6x + 5)(6x - 5)$.
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