Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - Factoring Special Forms - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 371: 14

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

False because $(x-2.5)^2=x^2-5x+6.25$ is the perfect square trinomial to get the coefficient of $-5$ for $x$.
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