If (x^2+px+36) is a perfect square and (p) is negative, what will be the value of (p)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (-12)
Since (36=6^2), the negative middle term is (-2\cdot6\cdot x=-12x). Exam tip: choose the sign according to the condition.
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(-12)
Why is this the correct answer?
Since (36=6^2), the negative middle term is (-2\cdot6\cdot x=-12x). Exam tip: choose the sign according to the condition.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Quadratic expressions.
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