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Factoring
Factor the trinomial by applying the perfect square trinomials pattern.
Step 1: Check if the trinomial fits the perfect square pattern .
- Is the first term a perfect square? Yes: , so .
- Is the last term a perfect square? Yes: , so .
- Is the middle term ? Check: . Yes, the middle term matches.
Step 2: Write the expression as the square of a binomial. Because the middle term is positive, use the pattern :
Step 3: Check by multiplying:
✓ The factored form is .
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