Which value of a does the expression ax^2-36 factor? Select all that apply A) 1 B) 4 C) 5 D) 9 E) 11

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Chapter7: Exponents And Exponential Functions
Section7.1: Multiplication Properties Of Exponents
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Which value of a does the expression ax^2-36 factor? Select all that apply A) 1 B) 4 C) 5 D) 9 E) 11
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f(x)=ax2-36we know  a2-b2=(a-b)(a+b)

 

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