SOLUTION: Find the value of a such that v^2+10v+a is a perfect square

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Question 337932: Find the value of a such that v^2+10v+a is a perfect square
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, edjones:
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/2) the coefficient, squared.

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Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
v^2+10v+a
a=(10/2)^2=25
v^2+10v+25=(x+5)^2
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Ed

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