SOLUTION: Find the constant term that sould be added to make the following expression a perfect square trinomial. {{{x^2 + 5x}}} A) 5/2 b) 25 C) 25/4 D) 25/2 I got the answer of

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: Find the constant term that sould be added to make the following expression a perfect square trinomial. {{{x^2 + 5x}}} A) 5/2 b) 25 C) 25/4 D) 25/2 I got the answer of      Log On


   



Question 75979: Find the constant term that sould be added to make the following expression a perfect square trinomial.
x%5E2+%2B+5x
A) 5/2
b) 25
C) 25/4
D) 25/2
I got the answer of 25/4. Is this correct? Thanks.

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2+%2B+5x
x%5E2+%2B+5x+%2B%285%2F2%29%5E2 [complete the square]
x%5E2+%2B+5x+%2B%2825%2F4%29
I agree!!