Recognize as difference of squares: Recognize the expression as a difference of squares. A difference of squares is a binomial of the form a2−b2, which factors into (a+b)(a−b). The expression 4n2–25 can be written as (2n)2−(5)2, which fits the form a2−b2 with a=2n and b=5.
Apply formula for factoring: Apply the difference of squares formula. Using the formula (a2−b2)=(a+b)(a−b), we can factor the expression as follows: (2n+5)(2n−5).
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