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If this is a perfect square trinomial factor it

A: (x-6)^2
B: (x+6)^2
C: (x(6)(x-12)
D: it's not a perfect square trinomial​

User Surender Thakran
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Answer:

Option B:
(x + 6)^2

Explanation:

Hello!

We can simply expand each option to find which one matches the trinomial
x^2 +12x + 36

A: (x - 6)²

  • (x - 6)(x - 6)
  • x² - 6x - 6x + 36
  • x² - 12x + 36

It does not match.

B:(x + 6)²

  • (x + 6)(x + 6)
  • x² + 6x + 6x + 36
  • x² + 12x + 36

Option B matches, so it is the right solution.

User CJ Zougloub
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