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Which value of "b" will make the trinomial 4x^2 + bx + 36 a perfect square trinomial? 0 24 O 6 O 12 O 4​

User Anowar
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Answer:

48

Explanation:

Reverse solve for a perfect Square

(b/2a)^2=36

(b/2(4))^2=36

(b/8)^2=36

b/8=6

b=48

48 makes the trinomial a perfect square trinomial.

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