Question

Select the correct answer.

What is the factored form of this expression?
X^2 - 12x + 36
OA. (x+6)^2
OB. (x - 12)(x - 3)
OC. (x-6)^2
OD. (x-6)(x+6)

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

since -6 and -6 are factors of 36 that add up to equal -12, the factored form of the expression is (x-6)^2.