Answer:
(2 a - 5) (2 a + 5)
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor the following:
4 a^2 - 25
4 a^2 - 25 = (2 a)^2 - 5^2:
(2 a)^2 - 5^2
Factor the difference of two squares. (2 a)^2 - 5^2 = (2 a - 5) (2 a + 5):
Answer: (2 a - 5) (2 a + 5)