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OpenStudy (anonymous):

factor x^2 - 6x + 9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x-3) (x-3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2-6x+9 = (x-3)(x-3) = (x-3)^2 12x^2+x-6 a=12 b=1 c=-6 and ac=-72 12x^2+x-6 = 12x^2 +9x-8x-6= 3x(4x+3)-2(4x+3) = (4x+3)(3x-2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes way too complicated, only to come up with the wrong answer @angeleye

OpenStudy (anonymous):

First we will deal with the x^2+6x+9. This easily factors into (x+3)(x+3) I keep this expanded for a reason. But now we will deal with the -y^2...This can be factored into (y)(-y) So now you have (x+3)(x+3)+(y)(-y) You can then rewrite this as (x+3+y)(x+3-y) So that is the final answer. If anyone sees a mistake just let me know.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is (x+3+y)(x+3-y) correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alright thx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanx 4 the medal

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@angeleye where did the y come from??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y is not in the solution. the first answerer was correct.. there was no "y" to begin with.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the correct answer is (x-3)^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats weird

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is your answer now jolee? lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes. just ask any of the experts and i guarantee the first answerer's and mine are correct. 1000000000% sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alright thx!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there wasnt even a y to begin with. do u see??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah I saw and I was like that has nothing to do with it lol. I thought I was missing something

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nice job @angeleye though, in helping others1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u

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