Asked by libby

Solve the following quadratic equation using the perfect square trinomial pattern: x2+12x+36=0


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x = 3

x = -6, x = 6

x = 6

x = -6
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
(x + 6)^2 = x^2 + 12x + 36, so (x + 6)^2 = 0
=> x + 6 = 0
=> x = -6

(Check: (-6)^2 + 12(-6) + 36 = 36 - 72 + 36 = 0.)