Find the Perfect Square Trinomial x^2+3x

Problem

x2+3*x

Solution

1. Identify the coefficient of the linear term x which is b=3

2. Divide the coefficient b by 2 to get 3/2

3. Square the result of the division to find the constant term needed to complete the square: (3/2)2=9/4

4. Add this constant to the original expression to form a perfect square trinomial.

5. Factor the resulting trinomial into the square of a binomial: (x+3/2)2

Final Answer

x2+3*x+9/4=(x+3/2)2

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