Question

Solve using perfect square factoring patterns. x2 – 12x + 36 = 4 A. {–8, –4} B. {–2, 10} C. {4, 8} D. {10, –2}

Answer 1

x2 – 12x + 36 = 4
(x - 6)^2 = 2^2

x - 6 = 2
x = 8

-(x - 6) = 2
-x + 6 = 2
-x = -4
x = 4

answer
C. {4, 8}