It can be expressed in the form \( a^2 - b^2 = 0 \), where \( a = 2x \) and \( b = 5 \).
Step 3: Apply the difference of squares formula, which states that \( a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b) \). Thus, we can factor the equation:
\[ (2x - 5)(2x + 5) = 0 \]
Step 4:
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