Question

Factor 2x^2 - 50 completely.

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

Answer:

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.