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The polynomial is .

First find the coefficients of the x-terms;

Find two numbers with a product of 2 and 25 is 50 and a sum is 15 .

So, the two coefficients must be 5 and 10 since and (5 + 10)= 15.

                  (Rewrite the expression using coefficients)

             (Rewrite the expression using Associative property)

Find the Greatest Common factor (GCF) of each group.

Greatest Common factor (GCF) of is 2x.

Greatest Common factor (GCF) of  is  - 5.

                                  (Factor out the GCF)

Rewrite the expression using Distributive Property

The polynomial is not a perfect square trinomial.

No, the polynomial is not a perfect square trinomial.