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What is the factored term of the polynomial? X^2-15x+36

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Answer:

(x-6)(x-9)

Explanation:

To find the factors of the expression, split the quadratic into two binomials which multiply to make it of the form (x+a)(x+b). To find a and b, find two numbers that multiply to 36 and add to -15. These two numbers are -6 and -9. Then write in the form (x-6)(x-9).

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