SOLUTION: I'm problems with factoring polynomials!!! Please help!!! x^2-14x+49

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Question 988152: I'm problems with factoring polynomials!!! Please help!!!
x^2-14x+49
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2-14x%2B49

Look for two integers who have sum of -14 and product of 49.
%28x%2Br%29%28x%2Bs%29=x%5E2-14x%2B49
What would be r and s?

The given polynomial is a perfect square trinomial.
highlight%28%28x-7%29%5E2%29