The definition of a perfect square trinomial: When a square of a number (3*3=9) can also add up to another number in the trinomial (3+3=6)
In my example here the equation, in order to be a perfect square trinomial, would be: X^2+6y+9
Now to look at the problem. We can instantly single out C because 10*10 is 100 but 10+10 is not five. If we look at A we can find the root of 25 (5) but 5+5 is 10 not five. So A is incorrect Using our previous calculation we know that 5 is our magic number. Leaving us with B and D. If we look at D we can conclude that -5*5 would be -25 but -5+5 is zero. So, it is not D Using power of elimination we can easily conclude that B is the correct answer. If you wish to check: (5+5=10) (5*5=25)
