Kathy wants to factor x^2 − 12x + 36 by grouping; however, Tom says it is a special product and can factor a different way. Using complete sentences explain and demonstrate how both methods will result in the same factors.

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anonymous · Answer

@phi

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

phi · Answer

it's a perfect square
(x-a)^2  = x^2 -2a +a^2
in your case, a is 6

myininaya · Answer

I don't understand the method presented by Tom.
What is the definition of a special product?

anonymous · Answer

@phi is that the answer ?

anonymous · Answer

help ? do you know @myininaya

phi · Answer

I would look in your notes about "perfect squares"
I think that is what they are asking about here.

anonymous · Answer

can you help me with it ?
@phi

phi · Answer

I posted that the polynomial is (x-6)^2
but you might have to look up in your notes how they want you to explain it.
I get the impression they gave a lesson on this that they want you to repeat back to them.