Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Polynomials and Factoring - 5.4 Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares - 5.4 Exercise Set - Page 333: 93

Answer

Use the forms of perfect square trinomials.

Work Step by Step

While there are many ways to check if it is a perfect square trinomial, the best way is to see if it matches the given equations: $$(a+b)^2 = a^2+b^2+2ab \\ (a-b)^2 = a^2+b^2-2ab$$
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