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What value of c makes x2 - 12x + c a perfect square trinomial?

User Mohdajami
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Answer:

D-(36)on ed :)

Explanation:

User Torsten Scholz
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Answer:

c = 36

Explanation:

To create a perfect square trinomial.

Add (half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² - 12x

x² + 2(- 6) + (- 6)²

= x - 12x + 36, thus

x² - 12x + 36

= (x - 6)²

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