Complete the square to make a perfect square trinomial. Then, write the result as a binomial squared.

p2-22p

Short Answer

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The result is(p-11)2.

Step by step solution

01

Given Information. 

The Given expression isp2-22p.

02

Identify b , the coefficient of term having power one. 

p2-22p

The coefficient of pis -22.

Therefore,b=-22.

03

Find 12b2.

Substitute b=-22.

=12(-22)2=-112=121

04

Add 121 to binomial expression to complete the square. 

p2-22p+121

Rewrite as a binomial square.

(p-11)2

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