Question: Factorization of multivariable polynomial not working

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In this code below, Why is the factor command not working?

f := a^2+x^2-2*ax;

a^2+x^2-2*ax

(1)

factor(f);

a^2+x^2-2*ax

(2)

expand((x-a)*(x-a));

a^2-2*a*x+x^2

(3)

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