How do I factor the problem completely? (x²-12x+36)

1 Answer
Apr 9, 2018

Please look below.

Explanation:

x^2 - 12x + 36

= x^2 - 6x -6x + 36

= x(x-6) - 6(x - 6)

Factoring out (x-6) yields:

(x-6)(x-6)

Hence:

x^2 - 12x+36 = (x-6)^2