Question

if factoring x^2+20x+100 and you are trying to factor it. it wouldn't because doesn't 20 have to be equal to half of 100 to factor properly?

Answer 1

it is a classic example of a perfect square trinomial

Answer 2

the middle term should be TWICE the product of the square roots of the first and last terms

Answer 3

so this cant be factored correct

Answer 4

yes. it can be factored

Answer 5

x^2+20x+50^2
(x+50)^2
is this correct

Answer 6

:)