Precalculus Examples

Find the Perfect Square Trinomial
Step 1
Factor out the
Step 2
To find the value , divide the coefficient of by and square the result.
Tap for more steps...
Step 2.1
Divide by .
Step 2.2
One to any power is one.
Step 3
Add to get the perfect square trinomial.
Step 4
Simplify.
Tap for more steps...
Step 4.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 4.2
Simplify.
Tap for more steps...
Step 4.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2.2
Multiply by .
Enter YOUR Problem
Mathway requires javascript and a modern browser.