Factor Completely $$a ^ { 2 } - 40 a b + 400 b ^ { 2 }$$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Factor completely.
- $$a ^ { 2 } - 40 a b + 400 b ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(( a - 20 b ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( a + 20 b ) ( a - 20 b )\)
• C) \(( a + 20 b ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) Prime

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