In the polynomial below, what number should replace the question mark to produce a difference of squares? X^2 + ?х-36 A. 0 B. 36 C. 6 D. 12

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Ade · Answer 1 · 2020-10-14T06:31:19+0000

Answer:

C: 6

Explanation:

Let's work backward. If that ? is replaced by 6, we have:

x^2 + 12x + 36 = (x + 6)^2.

The coefficient in question is 6.