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What value of c makes x² + 36x + c a perfect square?

A) 72
B) 324
C) 2178
D) 1296

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Final answer:

To make the expression x² + 36x + c a perfect square, the value of c should be 324.

Step-by-step explanation:

To make the expression x² + 36x + c a perfect square, we need to find the value of c.

In order for a quadratic expression to be a perfect square, the coefficient of the linear term (the x term) must be twice the square root of the constant term. In this case, the constant term is c, so we need to find a value of c that satisfies the equation 36 = 2√c.

Solving this equation, we find that c = 324. Therefore, the correct answer is B) 324.

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