Question

X^2 + bx + 49 is a perfect squad trinomial what is one possible value of b? & I need help with the others also due soon!

Answer 1

20. (2) 14

A perfect square trinomial will factor into two expressions that are the same, for example: x^2 + 6x + 9 = (x + 3)(x + 3). Since this problem has a C value of 49, it will factor into (x + 7)(x + 7). 7 doubled is 14, therefore one possible value of B is 7.

21. (4) 2, -12

x^2 + 10x + 25 = 24 + 25

(x + 5)^2 = 49

x + 5 = +/- 7

x = 2, -12

22. (3) 3 + sqrt(17)

x^2 - 6x = 8

Complete the Square

x^2 - 6x + 9 = 8 + 9

(x - 3)^2 = 17

x - 3 = +/- sqrt(17)

x = 3 + sqrt(17), 3 - sqrt(17)

23. (1) 1, -5

x^2 + 4x - 5 = 0

x^2 + 4x = 5

x^2 + 4x + 4 = 5 + 4

(x + 2)^2 = 9

x + 2 = +/- 3

x = 1, -5

Hope this helps!