When 9x^2-100 is factored, it is equivalent to (3x-b) (3x+b). what is a value for b? With work.

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Keaton

10 October, 01:59

When 9x^2-100 is factored, it is equivalent to (3x-b) (3x+b). what is a value for b? With work.

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Michelle Thomas · Answer 1

b = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression 9x² - 100 is a difference of squares. It factors into the form (3x - b) (3x+b). Here b is the square root of 100. The square root is 10.

The factors are (3x - 10) (3x+10).