Factoring trinomials where a = 1
Factor each polynomial completely. Then check your answer.
Perfect Square Trinomial
It is a special polynomial consisting of three terms. Two of the terms in a perfect trinomial are perfect squares.
What constant term should be added to the given expression below to create a perfect square trinomial?
x[sup]2 [/sup] + 10x +______
How can you identify if the expression is a perfect square trinomial?
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