Question

What is the factored form of the polynomial?

x² - 124 + 27?
A.(x + 4)(x+3)
B. (x - 4)(x+3)
C.(X + 9)(x+3)
D.(X-9)(x - 3)

Answer 1

(x - 3) (x - 9) thus D:)

Explanation:

Factor the following:

x^2 - 12 x + 27

The factors of 27 that sum to -12 are -3 and -9. So, x^2 - 12 x + 27 = (x - 3) (x - 9):

Answer: (x - 3) (x - 9)