X²−6x+9=0 express

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Answer

(x−3)2=0(x-3)^2 = 0

Step-by-step solution

5 steps

The expression x2−6x+9=0x^2 - 6x + 9 = 0 can be factored as a perfect square trinomial.

  1. Recognize the pattern

    The given quadratic equation x2−6x+9=0x^2 - 6x + 9 = 0 is in the form of a perfect square trinomial, a2−2ab+b2=(a−b)2a^2 - 2ab + b^2 = (a-b)^2.

  2. Identify 'a' and 'b'

    Comparing x2−6x+9x^2 - 6x + 9 with a2−2ab+b2a^2 - 2ab + b^2:
    a2=x2  ⟹  a=xa^2 = x^2 \implies a = x
    b2=9  ⟹  b=3b^2 = 9 \implies b = 3

  3. Verify the middle term

    Check if −2ab-2ab matches the middle term −6x-6x:
    −2ab=−2(x)(3)=−6x-2ab = -2(x)(3) = -6x. This matches.

  4. Factor the expression

    Since it fits the pattern, we can factor it as (a−b)2(a-b)^2:
    x2−6x+9=(x−3)2x^2 - 6x + 9 = (x-3)^2

  5. Solve for x (optional, but common for "express" in this context)

    Set the factored expression equal to zero:
    (x−3)2=0(x-3)^2 = 0
    Take the square root of both sides:
    x−3=0x-3 = 0
    Add 3 to both sides:
    x=3x = 3

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