Textbook Question
In Exercises 29–36, simplify and write the result in standard form. √(12 - 4 × 0.5 × 5)
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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer8th EditionCollege AlgebraISBN: 9780136970514
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Table of contents
- Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra311
- Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities398
- Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs407
- Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions306
- Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions247
- Ch. 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities173
- Ch. 6 - Matrices and Determinants143
- Ch. 7 - Conic Sections124
- Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability251
Chapter 2, Problem 35
In Exercises 35–46, determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect square trinomial. Then write and factor the trinomial.
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Identify the coefficient of the linear term in the binomial. Here, the binomial is \(x^2 + 12x\), so the coefficient of \(x\) is 12.
To complete the square, take half of the coefficient of \(x\), which is \(\frac{12}{2} = 6\).
Square this value: \(6^2 = 36\). This is the constant that should be added to the binomial to make it a perfect square trinomial.
Add the constant to the binomial to form the trinomial: \(x^2 + 12x + 36\).
Write the trinomial as a squared binomial: \((x + 6)^2\).
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Key Concepts
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Perfect Square Trinomial
A perfect square trinomial is a quadratic expression that can be factored into the square of a binomial, typically in the form (x + a)^2 = x^2 + 2ax + a^2. Recognizing this form helps in rewriting and factoring quadratics efficiently.
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Completing the Square
Completing the square involves adding a constant term to a quadratic expression to form a perfect square trinomial. This constant is found by taking half the coefficient of x, then squaring it, which allows the expression to be factored as a binomial squared.
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Factoring Quadratic Expressions
Factoring quadratic expressions means rewriting them as a product of binomials. For perfect square trinomials, this process simplifies to expressing the trinomial as (x + a)^2, which is useful for solving equations and analyzing functions.
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In all exercises, other than exercises with no solution, use interval notation to express solution sets and graph each solution set on a number line. In Exercises 27–50, solve each linear inequality. 2x - 11 < - 3(x + 2)
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Solve each equation in Exercises 15–34 by the square root property. (2x + 8)2 = 27
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Exercises 27–40 contain linear equations with constants in denominators. Solve each equation. (x + 3)/6 = 3/8 + (x - 5)/4
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In all exercises, other than exercises with no solution, use interval notation to express solution sets and graph each solution set on a number line. In Exercises 27–50, solve each linear inequality. 4(x + 1) + 2 ≥ 3x + 6
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Solve each formula for the specified variable. Do you recognize the formula? If so, what does it describe? D = RT for R
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