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  • 19-07-2017
  • Mathematics
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When asked to factor the trinomial 4x2 + 20x + 25, a student gives the answer (2x - 5)(2x - 5). what is one thing wrong with this answer?

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yeranshushi yeranshushi
  • 19-07-2017
When multiplied out, the middle term comes to -20x, not 20x. They should change the minus signs to plus signs :)
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e9ypt e9ypt
  • 05-02-2022

Answer:

The minus signs should be plus signs

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