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The equation is \"\".

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Subtract 9 from each side.

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For a trinomial to be factorable as a perfect square, the first and last terms must be perfect squares and the middle term must be two times the square roots of the first and last terms.

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1. Is the first term a perfect square?    Yes, \"\".

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2. Is the last term a perfect square?     Yes, \"\".

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3. Is the middle term to \"\"?    Yes, \"\".

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Since all three conditions are satisfied, \"\" is a perfect square trinomial.\"\"

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The polynomial, \"\" write as \"\".

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Factor using the pattern.

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The factor form of equation is \"\".

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Set the repeated factor equal to zero.

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Add 3 to each side.

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Divide each side by 8.

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The value of \"\".