SOLUTION: Give the correct final term for the following expression to ensure that the resulting trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. x^2-20x Please show me the steps to get the ans

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Question 442648: Give the correct final term for the following expression to ensure that the resulting trinomial is a perfect square trinomial.
x^2-20x
Please show me the steps to get the answer. Thanks
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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Complete the square:
c = (b/2)^2
c= (-20/2)^2 = 100
The final term would be +100.