Factor 2x^2 - 50 completely.

A) 2 (x + 5) ^2

B) 2 (x - 5) ^2

C) (x + 5) (x - 5)

D) 2 (x + 5) (x - 5)

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30 September, 22:37

Factor 2x^2 - 50 completely.

A) 2 (x + 5) ^2

B) 2 (x - 5) ^2

C) (x + 5) (x - 5)

D) 2 (x + 5) (x - 5)

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Luca Solomon · Answer 1

2 (x + 5) (x - 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, a 2 - b 2 = (a + b) (a - b) where a = x and b = 5.

Milagros · Answer 2

The answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 2 X's therefore there will be two sets of quotations with one X in each. Then find the multiples of 50.

Try - 5 and + 5 go in with the x which makes the answer C

Factor 2x^2 - 50 completely.A) 2 (x + 5) ^2B) 2 (x - 5) ^2C) (x + 5) (x - 5)D) 2 (x + 5) (x - 5)

Factor 2x^2 - 50 completely.

A) 2 (x + 5) ^2

B) 2 (x - 5) ^2

C) (x + 5) (x - 5)

D) 2 (x + 5) (x - 5)