Factoring Polynomials Completely

Question 19 • Adv. Algebra II S1 Original

What is the factored form of n2 – 25?

Answer

(

(n – 25)(n – 1)

(

(n – 5)(n + 5)

(

(n + 5)(n + 5)

(

(n – 25)(n + 1)

Recognize n² − 25 as a difference of squares: n² − 5² = (n − 5)(n + 5). Therefore, the factored form is choice B, (n − 5)(n + 5).

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