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X^2+20x+c find the value of c that makes a perfect square trinomial

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Answer:

This means c=100. The factored form is
(x+10)^2.

Explanation:

A perfect square is a trinomial that factors into the form
(x+a)^2. To find the value of C to finish the perfect square divide 20 by 2 and square it.

20/2 = 10

10*10=100

This means c=100. The factored form is
(x+10)^2.

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