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Advanced MathEasy–MediumConstant in a product of conjugates

Advanced Math practice question

When (x − 6)(x + 6) is written as x² − c, what is the value of c?

Answer: 36

(x − 6)(x + 6) = x² − 36.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 6
6 copies the number in the factors.
If you answered 12
12 adds 6 and 6.
If you answered -36
−36 has the sign wrong for c.

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