Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.7 - Factoring Special Products - Exercises - Page 401: 18

Answer

$ (x-2)^2$

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $\Rightarrow x^2-4x+4$ Write the the polynomial as $a^2-2ab+b^2$. $\Rightarrow x^2-2(x)(2)+2^2$. Use perfect square trinomial pattern $a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2$. We have $a=x$ and $b=2$. $\Rightarrow (x-2)^2$. Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $ (x-2)^2$.
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