Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $$y ^ { 2 } - 12 y + 36$$

question 52

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor. Then determine if the polynomial is a perfect square trinomial. If it is, factor it. $$y ^ { 2 } - 12 y + 36$$

• A) \(( y - 12 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( y + 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(( y - 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) Not a perfect square trinomial

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