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  • 01-02-2022
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Which of the following expressions is a common factor when the expressions x2 – 9 and x2 – 5x + 6 are factored?

A.
x + 3

B.
x - 3

C.
x - 2

D.
x2

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Pikamel
Pikamel Pikamel
  • 01-02-2022

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by factoring out both equations:

[tex]x^2-9 = (x-3)(x+3)\\x^2-5x+6 (x-3)(x-2)[/tex]

Both equations have (x-3). Therefore. your answer is B.

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