Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem asks us to factor the trinomial in the form of , where and are constants to be determined.
Let's start by recognizing that this is a perfect square trinomial. We want to express as the square of a binomial. Here’s how we approach this:
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Identify the coefficients:
- The first term is , which is the square of , so .
- The last term is , which is the square of , so .
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Check the middle term: The middle term should be twice the product of and , i.e., . This matches the middle term in the original trinomial.
Therefore, we can factor the trinomial as:
Thus, and .
Final Answer:
Would you like more details on how perfect square trinomials are factored? Here are some related questions:
- How do you identify a perfect square trinomial?
- Can this technique be applied to any trinomial?
- What happens if the middle term doesn't match twice the product of and ?
- How do you check if a trinomial is factored correctly?
- Can we factor this trinomial in other ways besides a perfect square?
Tip: Always verify the middle term when factoring perfect square trinomials to avoid errors.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Factoring Trinomials
Perfect Square Trinomials
Formulas
(Ax - B)^2 = A^2x^2 - 2ABx + B^2
Theorems
Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10