Algebraeasy · Past Paper
What are the factors of x^2 - 6x + 9?
A(x-3)(x+3)
B(x-3)^2
C(x+3)^2
D(x-9)(x-1)
✓ Correct Answer: B — (x-3)^2
This is a perfect square trinomial: (x-3)^2 = x^2 - 2(x)(3) + 3^2.
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