SOLUTION: Find the value of n suck that x^2-17x+n is a perfect square trinominal. a. 289/2 b. 289 c. -17/2 d. 289/4

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Question 307119: Find the value of n suck that x^2-17x+n is a perfect square trinominal.
a. 289/2
b. 289
c. -17/2
d. 289/4

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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To make a perfect square take (1/2) of the x coefficient and square it.
%2817%2F2%29%5E2=289%2F4
d) is the correct answer