Point Z (-5, -6) was translated to Z' (-8,4) describe the direction and distance of the translation

a reflection across the x-axis , followed by the by a reflection across the y-axis , and then a scale dilation of 0.5 .

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answer:   x (x+6)^2, choice b

discussion:

factor x out of the equation:

x^3 + 12x^2 + 36x = x (x^2 + 12x + 36).

note that 6+6 = 12 and 6*6 = 36 so the above factors into:

x (x+6)^2

which is choice b

you,

mrb