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Factorize x^2 + 10x + 25.
A(x+5)(x+2)
B(x+5)^2
C(x-5)^2
D(x+10)(x+2.5)
✓ Correct Answer: B — (x+5)^2
This is a perfect square trinomial where 25 is 5^2 and 10x is 2*5*x.
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