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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