Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.7 - Factoring Special Products - Exercises - Page 401: 21

Answer

$(5n+2)^2$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $\Rightarrow 25n^2+20n+4$ Write the the polynomial as $a^2+2ab+b^2$. $\Rightarrow (5n)^2+2(5n)(2)+2^2$. Use perfect square trinomial pattern $a^2+2ab+b^2=(a+b)^2$. We have $a=5n$ and $b=2$. $\Rightarrow (5n+2)^2$. Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $(5n+2)^2$.
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