Math

Question Factor the binomial s2+9s^2 + 9 completely. Select "Prime" if the polynomial cannot be factored.

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STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are given a binomial in the form s2+9 s^2 + 9 .
2. We need to factor the binomial completely.
3. If the binomial cannot be factored, we will denote it as "Prime".

STEP 2

Identify the type of binomial.
The given binomial is a sum of squares, which is in the form a2+b2 a^2 + b^2 , where a=s a = s and b=3 b = 3 .

STEP 3

Recall the factoring rules for binomials.
The sum of squares a2+b2 a^2 + b^2 cannot be factored into real factors because it does not have real roots. It can only be factored over the complex numbers.

STEP 4

Determine if the binomial can be factored over the real numbers.
Since s2+9 s^2 + 9 is a sum of squares and there are no real factors for such a binomial, it cannot be factored over the real numbers.

STEP 5

Conclude whether the binomial is factorable or prime.
Since s2+9 s^2 + 9 cannot be factored over the real numbers, we denote the binomial as "Prime".
The binomial s2+9 s^2 + 9 is Prime.

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