SOLUTION: please let me know if this is correct(factoring polinomials). 9-x^2. 3^2=9. -x*-x=x^2. -(x-3)(x+3) = 9-x^2. are these the correct steps to factoring this polynomial. juan

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: please let me know if this is correct(factoring polinomials). 9-x^2. 3^2=9. -x*-x=x^2. -(x-3)(x+3) = 9-x^2. are these the correct steps to factoring this polynomial. juan      Log On


   



Question 388794: please let me know if this is correct(factoring polinomials).
9-x^2.
3^2=9.
-x*-x=x^2.
-(x-3)(x+3) = 9-x^2.
are these the correct steps to factoring this polynomial. juan

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct, -%28x-3%29%28x%2B3%29+=+9-x%5E2