Question

factor v^2+6v+9=(v+2)(v+3)?

Answer 1

no. to factor a quadratic, find factors of the last number (9) so that they add up to make the middle number (6)
the correct factors for this would be (x+3)(x+3)

Answer 2

close, v^2+6v+9=(v+3)(v+3) which condenses to v^2+6v+9=(v+3)^2

Answer 3

ok how do i get the 6v?

Answer 4

Using FOIL, we get


(v+3)(v+3)


v^2+3v+3v+9


v^2+6v+9

Answer 5

ok then combine like terms?

Answer 6

exactly

Answer 7

ok so should i write my anwer as (v+3)(v+3) or (v+3)^2

Answer 8

That really doesn't mater

Answer 9

(v+3)^2 is simpler to write

Answer 10

is that factored compleley?

Answer 11

yes