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sologuitar

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Number Needed to Complete the Square

Determine the number that should be added to complete the square for the given expression.

p^2 + 14p

Thank you.

Bob

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Re: Number Needed to Complete the Square

Note that

The two expressions have p^2 in it and 2ap if you put a = 7

So add a^2 = 49 and you have a perfect square.

As a general rule find half the middle coefficient (14/2 = 7) and square it (49).

Bob

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sologuitar

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Re: Number Needed to Complete the Square

Bob,

Thanks again. I will try a few on my own from the textbook.
I really don't understand how to upload pictures to this site.
Can you share the steps with me? Eventually, I will need to upload geometric and trigonometric pictures. Keep on mind that I don't have a computer or laptop. Can I upload pictures using my android cell phone?
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amnkb

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Re: Number Needed to Complete the Square

I really don't understand how to upload pictures to this site.
Can you share the steps with me?
Can I upload pictures using my android cell phone?

i think maybe try what they have here or here?

sologuitar

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Re: Number Needed to Complete the Square

I really don't understand how to upload pictures to this site.
Can you share the steps with me?
Can I upload pictures using my android cell phone?

i think maybe try what they have here or here?

Do I need to join imgur before proceeding?

sologuitar

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Registered: 2022-09-19

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Re: Number Needed to Complete the Square

Note that

The two expressions have p^2 in it and 2ap if you put a = 7

So add a^2 = 49 and you have a perfect square.

As a general rule find half the middle coefficient (14/2 = 7) and square it (49).

Bob

Let me see.

(14/2)^2 = (7)^2 = 49

The missing number that completes the square is 49.

You say?

amnkb

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Registered: 2023-09-19

Posts: 253

Re: Number Needed to Complete the Square

The two expressions have p^2 in it and 2ap if you put a = 7

So add a^2 = 49 and you have a perfect square.

Let me see.

(14/2)^2 = (7)^2 = 49

The missing number that completes the square is 49.

You say?

yes that is what he said

sologuitar

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Registered: 2022-09-19

Posts: 467

Re: Number Needed to Complete the Square

The two expressions have p^2 in it and 2ap if you put a = 7

So add a^2 = 49 and you have a perfect square.

Let me see.

(14/2)^2 = (7)^2 = 49

The missing number that completes the square is 49.

You say?

yes that is what he said

Ok. Cool.