Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - Chapter Review - Page 412: 33

Answer

$(z-3)^2$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=z^2-6z+9$ Write the the polynomial as $a^2-2ab+b^2$. $=z^2-2(z)(3)+3^2$ Use perfect square trinomial pattern $a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2$ We have $a=z$ and $b=3$. $=(z-3)^2$ Hence, the factor of the given polynomial is $(z-3)^2$.
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