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What number should be added to the expression x^2+4x to change it into a perfect square trinomial?

1

2

4

8

User Jonfer
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4 b/c u have to take half your b number (4) and square that, giving u 4
User George Brian
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x^2 + 4x + 4 = (x + 2)^2

so the answer is 4.
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