Question

What is the factored for of the polynomial x^2 - 12x + 27

Answer 1

Answer:

(x - 3)(x - 9)

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 27) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 12)

The factors are - 3 and - 9, hence

x² - 12x + 27 = (x - 3)(x - 9 )