SOLUTION: Factor 44-15a+a^2 Select the choice a 44-15a+a^2= b The trinomial is not factorable

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Question 421128: Factor
44-15a+a^2
Select the choice
a 44-15a+a^2=
b The trinomial is not factorable
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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a. 44-15a+a^2=(4 - a)(11 - a), or (a - 4)(a - 11)