SOLUTION: Write the expression (x-9)^2-4 in factored form and identify a,r, and s. assume r is less than or equal to s. factor form= a(x-r)(x-s)

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Question 992640: Write the expression (x-9)^2-4 in factored form and identify a,r, and s. assume r is less than or equal to s.
factor form= a(x-r)(x-s)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your given expression is the difference of squares.

%28x-9%2B2%29%28x-9-2%29
%28x-7%29%28x-11%29

system%28a=1%2Cr=7%2Cs=11%29