
HOA P. answered 12/04/20
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X^2 - 9 = = x^2 - 3^2 = (X-3)(X+3)
X^2 -5X +6 = (X-3)(X-2)
The common factor is (x-3)
Christina B.
asked 12/04/20When the expressions x2 – 9 and x2 – 5x + 6 are factored, what factor do they have in common?
HOA P. answered 12/04/20
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X^2 - 9 = = x^2 - 3^2 = (X-3)(X+3)
X^2 -5X +6 = (X-3)(X-2)
The common factor is (x-3)
Factors of x2 -9
(x+3) and (x-3)
Factors of
x2 -5x +6
(x-2) and (x-3)
common factor
(x-3)
so x= 3 is common for both
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