Question

Choose the values of a and b that represent the factored form of w2 – 11w + 18.

w2 – 11w + 18 = (w – a)(w – b)

a =

b =

Answer 1

a=2 b=9

Explanation:

w^2-11w+18=0

w^2-9w-2w+18=0

w(w-9)-2(w-9)=0

w=2 or w=9

Therefore a=2 and b=9

Answer 2

a = 2

b = 9

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