Precalculus (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter R - Review of Basic Concepts - R.4 Factoring Polynomials - R.4 Exercises - Page 44: 57

Answer

$(a-3b-3)^{2}$

Work Step by Step

Test whether this is a perfect square, $(A-B)^{2}=A^{2}-2AB+B^{2}$ First term: $A^{2}=(a-3b)^{2}\Rightarrow A=a-3b$ Third term: $B^{2}=(3)^{2}\Rightarrow B=3$ Test:$\qquad$ does $-2AB$ equal the middle term? $-2AB=-2(a-3b)(3)=-6(a-3b)\qquad$ ... yes, it does. $\Rightarrow$This is a perfect square, $[(a-3b)-3]^{2}=(a-3b-3)^{2}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.