In the following exercises, complete the square to make a perfect square trinomial. Then write the result as a binomial squared.

x2+22x

Short Answer

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The solution isx+112.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information.

The given expression isx2+22x.

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Step 2. Compare the given expression with x2+bx.

The given binomial expression is x2+22x.

On comparing with x2+bx, we have b=22.

So, the coefficient ofxis22.

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Step 3. Find the 12b2.

12b2=12·222=112=121

Thus, the number to complete the square is121.

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Step 4. To complete the square, add 121in the given binomial expression.

x2+22x+121=x2+2·x·11+112=x+112

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Step 5. Simplified answer.

Hence, the required binomial square is x+112.

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