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Find the value of n such that b^2 + 16b + n is a perfect square trinomial

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Answer:

64

Explanation:

To complete the square

add ( half the coefficient of the b- term )² to b² + 16b

b² + 2(8)b + 8²

= b² + 16b + 64 = (b + 8)²

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