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algebra intermediate
Problem
The expression can be written as a combination of a square of a binomial and an integer. Find the integer.
Solution
We will complete the square for
The binomial to be squared will be of the form because the coefficient of is 1. By squaring the binomial, we get . We want to be equal to , therefore . .
. Therefore, the binomial is and the integer is .
The binomial to be squared will be of the form because the coefficient of is 1. By squaring the binomial, we get . We want to be equal to , therefore . .
. Therefore, the binomial is and the integer is .
Final answer
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