Question: What is the factored form of the polynomial x^2 - 6x + 9?

Options:

1. (x - 3)(x - 3)
2. (x + 3)(x + 3)
3. (x - 9)(x + 1)
4. (x + 6)(x - 3)

Correct Answer: (x - 3)(x - 3)

Solution:

The polynomial x^2 - 6x + 9 can be factored as (x - 3)(x - 3) or (x - 3)^2.