Which of the following trinomials is not a perfect square trinomial?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(x^2+12x+25\)
In \(x^2+12x+25\), the square roots of the first and last terms are \(x\) and \(5\), so the middle term should be \(2\times x\times5=10x\), not \(12x\). Exam tip: always check the middle term using \(2ab\).
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\(x^2+12x+25\)
Why is this the correct answer?
In \(x^2+12x+25\), the square roots of the first and last terms are \(x\) and \(5\), so the middle term should be \(2\times x\times5=10x\), not \(12x\). Exam tip: always check the middle term using \(2ab\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Algebraic identities.
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