Factorize the algebraic expression $36a^2+36a+9$.


Given:

The given algebraic expression is $36a^2+36a+9$.

To do:

We have to factorize the expression $36a^2+36a+9$.

Solution:

Factorizing algebraic expressions:

Factorizing an algebraic expression means writing the expression as a product of two or more factors. Factorization is the reverse of distribution. 

An algebraic expression is factored completely when it is written as a product of prime factors.

$36a^2+36a+9$ can be written as,

$36a^2+36a+9=(6a)^2+2(6a)(3)+(3)^2$             [Since $36a^2=(6a)^2, 9=(3)^2$ and $36a=2(6a)(3)$]

Here, we can observe that the given expression is of the form $m^2+2mn+n^2$. So, by using the formula $(m+n)^2=m^2+2mn+n^2$, we can factorize the given expression.

Here,

$m=6a$ and $n=3$ 

Therefore,

$36a^2+36a+9=(6a)^2+2(6a)(3)+(3)^2$

$36a^2+36a+9=(6a+3)^2$

$36a^2+36a+9=(6a+3)(6a+3)$

Hence, the given expression can be factorized as $(6a+3)(6a+3)$.

Updated on: 10-Apr-2023

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