SOLUTION: (2=to the second power) v2+10v+_ I have to fill the blank to make the expression a perfect square. how do I do that?

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: (2=to the second power) v2+10v+_ I have to fill the blank to make the expression a perfect square. how do I do that?      Log On


   

Question 1055825: (2=to the second power) v2+10v+_
I have to fill the blank to make the expression a perfect square. how do I do that?
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ikleyn:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the square.
Take 1/2 of the x coefficient and square it.
v%5E2%2B10v%2B%2810%2F2%29%5E5=v%5E2%2B10v%2B25=%28v%2B5%29%5E2

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
Complete the square.

Take 1/2 of the x coefficient and square it.

v%5E2%2B10v%2B%2810%2F2%29%5E2 = v%5E2%2B10v%2B25 = %28v%2B5%29%5E2