Question

Factor the expression below.

x^2 – 6x + 9
A.
(x - 3)(x - 3)
B.
3(x2 - 2x + 3)
C.
(x - 3)(x + 3)
D. (x + 3)(x + 3)​

Answer 1

A.

(x - 3)(x - 3)

Explanation:

x^2 – 6x + 9

What 2 numbers multiply to 9 and add to -6

-3*-3 =9

-3+-3 = -6

(x-3) (x-3)