Question

Factor x^2 + 12x + 36

Answer 1

(x + 6 )(x + 6 )

2 numbers to add to 12 but also multiply to get 36

Answer 2

(x+6)(x+6)

Explanation:

x^2 + 12x + 36

What 2 numbers multiply to 36 and add to 12

6*6 =36

6+6 =12

(x+6)(x+6)