Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-5 Quadratic Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 231: 75

Answer

$x^2-6x+9$

Work Step by Step

Recall: $(a-b)^2=a^2-2ab+b^2$ Use the formula above with $a=x$ and $b=3$ to obtain: \begin{align*} (x-3)(x-3)&=(x-3)^2\\ &=x^2-2(x)(3)+3^2\\ &=x^2-6x+9 \end{align*}
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