Question

Which of the following correctly isolates the constant for the polynomial: x2 – 12x + 27

A. x^2 – 12x = 27
B. x^2 - 12x = 36
C. x^2 - 12x = -27
D. x^2 + 27 = 12x

Answer 1

x^2 - 12x = -27

Explanation:

Here, we want to isolate the constant for the polynomial

To do this, we start by setting the expression to zero

Afterwards, we can bring the constant term over the equal to sign, giving a change in sign value

Mathematically, we have this as;

x^2 - 12x + 27 = 0

x^2 - 12x = -27