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: 40

Answer

$3(3m-2)^2$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=27m^2-36m+12$ Factor out $3$. $=3(9m^2-12m+4)$ Write the the polynomial as $a^2-2ab+b^2$. $=3((3m)^2-2(3m)(2)+2^2)$ Use perfect square trinomial pattern $a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2$ We have $a=3m$ and $b=2$. $=3(3m-2)^2$ Hence, the factor of the given polynomial is $3(3m-2)^2$.
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