Which of the following trinomials can be identified as the perfect square of a binomial?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: a² + 8a + 16
In a² + 8a + 16, the first and last terms are a² and 4². The middle term is 2 × a × 4 = 8a, so it equals (a + 4)². In exams, also check the sign of the middle term.
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a² + 8a + 16
Why is this the correct answer?
In a² + 8a + 16, the first and last terms are a² and 4². The middle term is 2 × a × 4 = 8a, so it equals (a + 4)². In exams, also check the sign of the middle term.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Factorisation.
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