Trivial Question Involving Factorization (again)

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The discussion centers on the factorization of the expression (E+M)(E+M), which simplifies to E² + 2ME + M². The user expresses familiarity with basic factorization techniques, such as factoring quadratic expressions like x² + 3x + 2 into (x+2)(x+1). However, they find the process of factorizing expressions involving variables or constants like E and M to be unusual. The conclusion emphasizes that the factorization process remains consistent regardless of whether the terms are variables or constants.

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Trivial Question Involving Factorization (again) :)

Homework Statement



Factorize (E+M)(E+M) - as in E for energy and M for Mass

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The Attempt at a Solution



E^2+2ME+M^2

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I know how to factorize with ordinary concordance (x^2+3x+2) which simply would be (x+2)(x+1) which is normal. However, its weird doing this with these variables, or constants, depending.
 

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