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Determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect
square trinomial. Then write and factor
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Determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect
square trinomial. Then write and factor
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Question 135321: I have a tough one here, see if you can help me.
Determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect
square trinomial. Then write and factor the trinomial.
^x²-4
Thank you in advance Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect
square trinomial. Then write and factor the trinomial.
x²-4
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A perfect square trinomial cannot have -4 as it's 3rd term because it
is the square of (1/2)the coefficient of the 2nd term. Since it is
a square, it cannot be negative.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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