Question

Factor. m2 + 12m+36​

Answer 1

Answer: Choice A which is (m+6)^2

Explanation:

Think of two numbers that multiply to 36 and add to 12. Those two numbers are 6 and 6

6+6 = 12

6*6 = 36

So we can factor it into (m+6)(m+6). Use the FOIL rule to expand it out to get m^2+12m+36 back again.

The expression (m+6)(m+6) is the same as (m+6)^2

Answer 2

Answer:

$(m-6)^{2}$

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