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This is the diference of 2 perfect squares. 4 is a perfect square, x^2 is a perfect square, and 25 is a perfect square. The pattern for this is (ax + b)(ax - b). Our a is 2 since 2*2 = 4, and our b is 5 since 5*5 = 25. So your factors are (2a+5)(2a-5), choice C.
Answer:
9
Step-by-step explanation:
48 / 4 = 12
12 - 3 = 9
Check Work
9 + 3 = 12
12 * 4 = 48