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Factor the polynomial x2 - 10x + 25. write each factor as a polynomial in descending order.
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Q:
Factor the polynomial x2 - 10x + 25. write each factor as a polynomial in descending order.
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A:
x^2 - 10x + 25
Alpha = -b/2a = 10/2*1 = 5
Delta = b^2 - 4ac = (-10)^2 - 4*1*25 = 0
Beta = -delta/4a = 0/4*5 = 0/20 = 0
Therefore, the factor form would be :
(x-5)²
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