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What is the factored form of the polynomial? X^2 -12+27?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Natali5045456 [20]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Look to the number on the right, 27, and list out the factors. (1 and 27, 3 and 9, -1 and -27, -3 and -9)

Next, find the factors that would equal the middle number, -12, when added. -3 and -9 add to -12. Therefore, choose these numbers and put them in the form (x-9)(x-3).

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