Question

Factor equation

U^2-4u+4

Answer 1

Explanation:

To factor the equation u^2 - 4u + 4, we need to find two numbers that add up to -4 and multiply to 4.

The two numbers are -2 and -2 because:

-2 + (-2) = -4 and (-2)(-2) = 4

Using these numbers, we can factor the equation as:

u^2 - 4u + 4 = (u - 2)(u - 2) = (u - 2)^2

Therefore, the factored form of the equation is (u - 2)^2.