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Question 866015: please i need help solving this word problem
- determine what number must be added to the binomial 2y^2-30y to make it a perfect square.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

2y^2-30y

2(y - 15/2)^2 = 2y^2-30y + 225/2