Determine the missing term from the perfect square trinomial. Show ALL work. x2 − ______+ 36

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Answer:

12x

Explanation:

Given the perfect square trinomial:
x^2-()+36

Written in the form
(x+k)^2

x^2-()+36=x^2-()+6^2=(x-6)^2

$(x-6)^2=(x-6)(x-6)\\=x^2-6x-6x+36\\=x^2-12x+36$

The missing term therefore is 12x.

Tim Johnsen answered Dec 7, 2021

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