SOLUTION: Find the value of "a" such that is a perfect square y^2+2y+a

Algebra ->  Inequalities -> SOLUTION: Find the value of "a" such that is a perfect square y^2+2y+a      Log On


   

Question 35888: Find the value of "a" such that is a perfect square
y^2+2y+a
Answer by venugopalramana(3286) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the value of "a" such that is a perfect square
y^2+2y+a
USE (A+B)^2=A^2+2AB+B^2
(Y)^2+2(Y)(1)+(1)^2=(Y+1)^2...HENCE A=1