Determine the value that would complete the perfect squaretrinomial.x2 + 20

Lance Harper asked Nov 7, 2023

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Lance Harper asked Nov 7, 2023

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STEP 1

Let the value be k and compare the resulting equation with the general quadratic equation

$\begin{gathered} \text{General equation =ax}^2+bx+c \\ \text{Given equation = x}^2+2x+k \\ \text{Therefore;} \\ a=1,\text{ b=2, c=k} \end{gathered}$

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