SOLUTION: Which values of b and c would make x to the 2nd power + bx + c a perfect square trinomial? a) b = 2, c = 6 b) b = 6, c = 12 c) b = 8, c = 16 d) b = 10, c = 100

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Question 294603: Which values of b and c would make x to the 2nd power + bx + c a perfect square trinomial?
a) b = 2, c = 6
b) b = 6, c = 12
c) b = 8, c = 16
d) b = 10, c = 100
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: x%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc is a perfect square trinomial when c=b%5E2%2F2