Hmm,
ok,
complete square ok
wait wat
he went from
(x-3)²=16 to
x-3=16
?????
he square rooted the left side only
he has to do it to both sides
he should have done
(x-3)²=16
x-3=+/-4
x=3+/-4
x=7 or -1
The answer is d because the perimeter of 6 by 6 would be 24 and that is the smallest perimeter.
Your answer is 36. hope it helps!