SOLUTION: Factor completely 12a^2 + 36a +27 this is what I have: 3(4a^2 + 12a + 9) Is this my answer? thanks in advance for your help.

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Question 7855: Factor completely

12a^2 + 36a +27

this is what I have:

3(4a^2 + 12a + 9)
Is this my answer? thanks in advance for your help.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're ok as far as you went but you can go further.
3%284a%5E2+%2B+12a+%2B+9%29+=+3%282a+%2B+3%29%282a+%2B+3%29 = 3%282a+%2B+3%29%5E2