Determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect square trinomial. Then, write and factor the trinomial. 2 x - 6x What is the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect square trinomial? Write the trinomial. (Do not factor.) Factor the result. (Simplify your answer.)

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Determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect square
trinomial. Then, write and factor the trinomial.
2
x - 6x
What is the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect
square trinomial?
Write the trinomial.
(Do not factor.)
Factor the result.
(Simplify your answer.)
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect square trinomial. Then, write and factor the trinomial. 2 x - 6x What is the constant that should be added to the binomial so that it becomes a perfect square trinomial? Write the trinomial. (Do not factor.) Factor the result. (Simplify your answer.)
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