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

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1-14 - Cumulative Review - Final Exam - Page 930: 16

Answer

$(2x-3)^2$

Work Step by Step

Since $(a)^2-2(a)(b)+(b)^2=(a-b)^2$ (or the factoring of perfect square trinomials), the given expression, $ 4x^2-12x+9 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} & (2x)^2-2(2x)(3)+(3)^2 \\&= (2x-3)^2 .\end{align*} Hence, the expression $4x^2-12x+9$ is equivalent to $(2x-3)^2$.
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