Problema Solution

Factor the expression 25a^2-40ab+16b^2 into a product of binomials.

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Factor the expression 25a^2-40ab+16b^2 into a product of binomials.

Solution:

          25a^2-40ab+16b^2

      = (5a)^2 - 2 * 5a * 4b + (4b)^2

      = (5a - 4b)(5a - 4b)