Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 4 - Polynomials - Review Exercises: Chapter 4 - Page 299: 74

Answer

Yes, it is.

Work Step by Step

It is possible to find which binomial was squared. To do so, we look for the number where the number squared is 9 and two times the number is -6. This number is -3. Thus, the original expression was: $$(x-3)^2$$

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