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QuestionFind the value of cc for which x2+10x+cx^{2}+10x+c is a perfect square. Options: A. 100 B. 20 C. 5 D. 25

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The polynomial is in the form of a perfect square trinomial. . A perfect square trinomial is in the form (ax+b)^ = a^x^ +abx + b^.
3. We need to find the value of cc that makes the polynomial a perfect square trinomial.

STEP 2

In the given polynomial, x2+10x+cx^2 +10x + c, we can see that a2=1a^2 =1 (since coefficient of x2x^2 is1) and 2ab=102ab =10 (since coefficient of xx is10).We can use these values to find bb.
b=2ab/2ab =2ab /2a

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given values for aa and 2ab2ab to calculate bb.
b=10/2b =10 /2

STEP 4

Calculate the value of bb.
b=10/2=b =10 /2 =

STEP 5

Now that we have the value of bb, we can find the value of cc that makes the polynomial a perfect square trinomial.cc is equal to b2b^2.
c=b2c = b^2

STEP 6

Plug in the value for bb to calculate cc.
c=52c =5^2

STEP 7

Calculate the value of cc.
c=52=25c =5^2 =25The value of cc that makes the polynomial a perfect square trinomial is25. So, the correct answer is D.25.

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