Question

can someone tell me how/why the expression x^2 – 12x – 36 is prime?

Answer 1

What do you mean by prime?

Answer 2

i dont even really know what prime is, i was just asked the question

Answer 3

i was hoping for one of you guys to help me with that

Answer 4

Is it because you cannot factorise it?

Answer 5

''A prime polynomial is one that cannot be factored into the product of two polynomials, using integer values. ''
You cannot factor the above expression