Factor x^2+14x+49
Problem
Solution
Identify the structure of the quadratic expression, which is in the form
a*x2+b*x+c wherea=1 b=14 andc=49 Recognize that the expression is a perfect square trinomial because the first term is
x2 the last term is7 and the middle term is2⋅x⋅7 Apply the formula for a perfect square trinomial,
a2+2*a*b+b2=(a+b)2 Substitute
a=x andb=7 into the formula to obtain the factored form.
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