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

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Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Review Exercises: Chapter 11 - Page 773: 20

Answer

${{x}^{2}}+\frac{3}{5}x+\frac{9}{100}={{\left( x+\frac{3}{10} \right)}^{2}}$

Work Step by Step

${{x}^{2}}+\frac{3}{5}x$ To complete the square, convert half of the coefficient $x$ and then square the number of the outcome, and add the complete square to the expression. Rewrite the given term and find the half of the coefficient $x$; that is $\frac{3}{5}$. $\begin{align} & \frac{\frac{3}{5}}{2}=\frac{3}{5}\times \frac{1}{2} \\ & =\frac{3}{10} \end{align}$ The square of $\frac{3}{10}$ is equal to $\frac{9}{100}$. That is, ${{\left( \frac{3}{10} \right)}^{2}}=\frac{9}{100}$ Add $\frac{9}{100}$ to complete the square. Thus, ${{x}^{2}}+\frac{3}{5}x+\frac{9}{100}={{\left( x+\frac{3}{10} \right)}^{2}}$ Therefore, the true equation is ${{x}^{2}}+\frac{3}{5}x+\frac{9}{100}={{\left( x+\frac{3}{10} \right)}^{2}}$.
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