SOLUTION: s^2-6s+k Find the value of k, so it's a perfect square trinomial, then factor the trinomial

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Question 188518: s^2-6s+k
Find the value of k, so it's a perfect square trinomial, then factor the trinomial

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Divide the coefficient on the x term by 2 and square the result.



The factorization of the trinomial is then:



John


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