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Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box within your choice

Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box within your-example-1
User Ivan R
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x² - 20x + 100

Find two numbers, such that its sum gives -20 and its product gives 100

If such numbers exist, this implies that the polynomial is NOT prime

The two numbers are: -10 and -10

Replace the coefficient of x with the two numbers

x² - 10x -10x + 100

x(x-10) - 10(x - 10)

(x-10)(x-10)

(x-10)²

Therefore, the correct option is A.

x² - 20x + 100 = (x-10)²

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