SOLUTION: Determine whether the following trinomials is a perfect square. If it is, factor the trinomial. x^2 - 24x + 48 This problem has me confused and need some help. Thanks.

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Question 70610: Determine whether the following trinomials is a perfect square. If it is, factor the trinomial.
x^2 - 24x + 48
This problem has me confused and need some help. Thanks.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48 is not a perfect square so the trinomial is not
a perfect square.
Cheers,
Stan H.