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Which polynomial is a perfect square trinomial?

9x2 − 12x + 4
36b2 − 24b + 16
16x2 − 24x − 9
4a2 − 10a − 25

User Bsyk
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Answer:

its C 16x2 + 24x + 9

Explanation:

User Yitian
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Answer:

Explanation:

Eliminate the last two possible answers immediately, because their constants are negative. A perfect square trinomial MUST have a positive constant.

If we factor the first answer choice, we get (3x - 2)(3x - 2) = 9x^2 - 12x + 4. This is a perfect square trinomial.

Looking at the second answer choice: (4x - 3)(4x - 3) = 36b² - 24x + 9. This is also a perfect square trinomial.

Please note: Please use " ^ " to indicate exponentiation:

9x^2 is correct; 9x2 is incorrect.

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