63.3k views
1 vote
Complete the square for x^2 + 6x + ? to form a perfect square trinomial

1 Answer

2 votes
To complete the square, or finding the c constant of this trinomial to make it factor evenly, use this formula to find the c constant (as according to the quadratic equation ax^2+bx+c):
(b/2)^2

When you plug in the b value, 6, you should get this:
(6/2)^2

Then, when you simplify, you get a result of 9 which would be the missing constant to fill in your trinomial. When you plug it in, you should get this as your final trinomial:

x^2+6x+9
User Geobits
by
8.5k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories