SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial h^2 - 9hs + 9s^2 I don't think this can be factored, because I can't figure out a product of 9 and a sum of -9 Please let me know if I am corr

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Question 7851: Factor the polynomial

h^2 - 9hs + 9s^2

I don't think this can be factored, because I can't figure out a product of 9 and a sum of -9

Please let me know if I am correct. Thanks in advance.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think the best that can be done with this is:
h%5E2+-+9hs+%2B+9s%5E2+=+h%5E2+%2B+9s%28s+-+h%29