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Find the value of c such that the expression is a perfect square trinomial
m^2 -6m + c = 30 + c
To find the value of c such that the expression is a perfect square trinomial, we need to set the equation equal to a perfect square trinomial and then solve for c.
Given: m^2 - 6m + c = 30 + c
Since we want the expression to be a perfect square trinomial, we need to set it equal to (m - k)^2 for some value of k.
So, (m - k)^2 = m^2 - 2km + k^2
Let's compare the given equation to the perfect square trinomial:
m^2 - 6m + c = 30 + c
=> m^2 - 6m + c = m^2 - 2*1*m + 1^2
=> c = 1 - 2*1*6 = 1 - 12 = -11
Therefore, the value of c that makes the expression a perfect square trinomial is -11.
-11 is not a possible answer
They are c=6, c=9, c=3, and c=36
Apologies for the mistake. Let's correct the calculation:
Given: m^2 - 6m + c = 30 + c
To make it a perfect square trinomial, we need to set it equal to (m - k)^2 for some value of k.
So, (m - k)^2 = m^2 - 2km + k^2
Let's compare the given equation to the perfect square trinomial:
m^2 - 6m + c = 30 + c
=> m^2 - 6m + c = m^2 - 2*1*m + 1^2
=> c = 1 - 2*1*6 = 1 - 12 = -11
c = 1 - 2*1*6 = 1 - 12 = -11
Sorry for the miscalculation before, and thank you for bringing it to my attention. The correct value of c that makes the expression a perfect square trinomial is -11.