Question

M^2-6m +9

in factored form?

Answer 1

(m-3)^2

Explanation:

(m^2-6m+9) is factored by using this formula:
(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2.

Therefore, we can substitute the values into this equation.

m^2=a^2,

-6m=-2ab,

9=b^2.

Solving for b in the third equation, b is equal to 3 or -3. However, as this equation is negative, then it must be -3.

(m-3)^2