Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 8 - Section 8.5 - Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs - Exercise Set - Page 519: 57

Answer

$64$

Work Step by Step

To create a perfect square trinomial you take the coefficient of x, divide it by two, and square the results. OR $(\frac{b}{2})^{2}$. In this problem $b=-16$. So $(\frac{-16}{2})^{2}=(-8)^{2}=64$.
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