Inactive Tutor answered 02/01/21
x2 + 11x = x2 + 11x + (11/2)2 - (11/2)2 = (x + 11/2)2 - 121/4
Jackie R.
asked 02/01/21Complete the square for the expression. Also, identify the resulting expression as a binomial squared.
x2 + 11x + ____
A.)
B.)
C.)
D.)
Please give and only give the explanation and the solution
Inactive Tutor answered 02/01/21
x2 + 11x = x2 + 11x + (11/2)2 - (11/2)2 = (x + 11/2)2 - 121/4
Inactive Tutor answered 02/01/21
x^2 + 11x + (11/2)^2
= x^2 + 11x + 121/4
= (x+11/2)^2
take half of the x coefficient and square it. half 11 is 11/2. square it (11/2)^2
The answer is C
Divide the coefficient of the middle term 11 by 2. Then square the fraction 11/2.
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