Hi f(x) = 9x^2 + 36x + 36 f(x) = 9 9 = 9x^2 + 36x + 36 9x^2 + 36c + 27 = 0 3x^2 + 12c + 9 = 0 factoring (3x + 3)(x + 3)= 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(3x) and the outer product(9x) = 12x (3x + 3)=0 x = -1 (x + 3)= 0 x = -3