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What value of c makes x2 + 6x + c a perfect square trinomial?

User Torie
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Answer:

C. 9

Explanation:

c = 9

x² + 6x + 9

= (x+3)(x+3)

= (x + 3)²

it is a perfect square trinomial when c is equal to 9

User Hritik Sharma
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Answer:

9

Explanation:

x^2 + 6x + c

Take the coefficient of x

6

Divide by 2

6/2 = 3

Square it

3^2 = 9

That is the value of c required

User Rdp
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