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Complete the square and factor: x^2+14x+

Complete the square and factor: x^2+14x+-example-1
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Answer:

  • 49
  • (x +7)²

Explanation:

The constant to add is the square of half the x-coefficient:

(14/2)² = 49

The constant in each binomial factor is half the x-coefficient:

(x +7)²

User Victor Nicollet
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