What is the factored form of the polynomial? X^2 - 12+27?

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Lorelai Maynard

11 October, 09:24

What is the factored form of the polynomial? X^2 - 12+27?

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Milo Levy · Answer 1

(x-9) (x-3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Look to the number on the right, 27, and list out the factors. (1 and 27, 3 and 9, - 1 and - 27, - 3 and - 9)

Next, find the factors that would equal the middle number, - 12, when added. - 3 and - 9 add to - 12. Therefore, choose these numbers and put them in the form (x-9) (x-3).