SOLUTION: What value of b makes the polynomial below a perfect square? x2 - bx + 36

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Question 144765: What value of b makes the polynomial below a perfect square?
x2 - bx + 36

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What value of b makes the polynomial below a perfect square?
x^2 - bx + 36
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b = 2*sqrt(36) = 12
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Stan H.