SOLUTION: find the constant term to be added to the expression x^2-5/2x to form a perfect square trinomial
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Question 318606: find the constant term to be added to the expression x^2-5/2x to form a perfect square trinomial
Any help would be amazing! Thanks! Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
in this case, where the coefficient of the second order (x squared) term is one;
___ just take half of the first order (x term) coefficient and square it
