Math Problem Statement

Complete the expression with the necessary term so that it becomes a perfect square trinomial.

Solution

The question in your image is asking you to complete the expressions so they form "trinomios cuadrados perfectos" (perfect square trinomials). To solve this, we follow a specific rule for perfect square trinomials:

For an expression like x2+bx+cx^2 + bx + c to be a perfect square trinomial, the value of cc must be (b2)2\left( \frac{b}{2} \right)^2.

Let's solve each expression from the image:


a. x2+_+49x^2 + \_ + 49

For this to be a perfect square, the middle term should be 2×x×7=14x2 \times x \times 7 = 14x, so the missing term is 14x.

b. x2_+1x^2 - \_ + 1

For this to be a perfect square, the middle term should be 2×x×1=2x2 \times x \times 1 = 2x, so the missing term is -2x.

c. x2+10x+_x^2 + 10x + \_

Here b=10b = 10. To complete the square: (102)2=25\left( \frac{10}{2} \right)^2 = 25 So the missing term is 25.

d. x2+_+36x^2 + \_ + 36

For this to be a perfect square, the middle term should be 2×x×6=12x2 \times x \times 6 = 12x, so the missing term is 12x.

e. x26x+_x^2 - 6x + \_

Here b=6b = -6. To complete the square: (62)2=9\left( \frac{-6}{2} \right)^2 = 9 So the missing term is 9.

f. x216x+_x^2 - 16x + \_

Here b=16b = -16. To complete the square: (162)2=64\left( \frac{-16}{2} \right)^2 = 64 So the missing term is 64.

g. x2+18x+_x^2 + 18x + \_

Here b=18b = 18. To complete the square: (182)2=81\left( \frac{18}{2} \right)^2 = 81 So the missing term is 81.

h. x2+_+121x^2 + \_ + 121

For this to be a perfect square, the middle term should be 2×x×11=22x2 \times x \times 11 = 22x, so the missing term is 22x.


Would you like any further explanation on how perfect square trinomials work or how to complete the square?

Here are 5 related questions to practice:

  1. How do you factor a perfect square trinomial?
  2. What is the general formula for completing the square?
  3. How would you solve x2+12x+36=0x^2 + 12x + 36 = 0?
  4. Can a trinomial with a negative constant be a perfect square?
  5. How can completing the square help solve quadratic equations?

Tip: Completing the square is a method often used to derive the quadratic formula!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Perfect Square Trinomials
Completing the Square

Formulas

For a trinomial of the form x^2 + bx + c to be a perfect square, the value of c should be (b/2)^2.

Theorems

Perfect Square Trinomial Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10