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Solve by completing the square II

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How can we find the number to add to $x^2-5x$x25x to make a perfect square trinomial?

Halve the coefficient of $x$x.

A

Square the coefficient of $x^2$x2.

B

Halve the coefficient of $x$x and then square it.

C

Square the coefficient of $x$x.

D
Easy
< 1min

Find the value(s) of $k$k that will make $x^2+kx+16$x2+kx+16 a perfect square trinomial.

If there is more than one value, write all of them on the same line, separated by commas.

Easy
1min

Solve the following quadratic equation noting that the left hand side is a perfect square. Leave the answer in surd form.

$\left(x+2\right)^2=20$(x+2)2=20

Easy
1min

Solve for $x$x:

$\left(x-10\right)^2=26$(x10)2=26

Easy
1min
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10.A.QE.1

Standard form of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, (a ≠0). Solution of quadratic equations (only real roots) by factorization and by completing the square, i.e., by using quadratic formula. Relationship between discriminant and nature of roots. Problems related to day-to-day activities to be incorporated

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