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Factor the polynomial using the pattern x^2+12x+27​

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Answer: (x+9)(x+3)

Explanation:

You would find the two numbers that multiply to be 27 and add to be 12:

(x+9)(x+3)

To solve for x you would set each part of the above equation equal to 0 getting that x = -9 and -3

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