Square rstu dilates by a factor of with respect to the origin to create square r's't'u'. if r's' is 2 units, what is rs? a. 1 unit b. 0.5 units c. 4 units d. 2 units

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answer:   x (x+6)^2, choice b

discussion:

factor x out of the equation:

x^3 + 12x^2 + 36x = x (x^2 + 12x + 36).

note that 6+6 = 12 and 6*6 = 36 so the above factors into:

x (x+6)^2

which is choice b

you,

mrb

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