Complete the square for the expression. Also, identify the resulting expression as a binomial squared. x2 + 11x +

When completing the square is carried out on the quadratic we get

when expressed as a binomial squared, we get

To complete the square, we need to add a term to the expression

that would make it a perfect square. Generally, given the quadratic expression

to make it a perfect square, we have to add half the square of the coefficient of . That is, add , or to the quadratic expression to get

which, when factored into a binomial squared becomes

In our case, the quadratic will become

and when expressed as a binomial squared, we get

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-7/8

step-by-step explanation:

instead of subtracting you add the -6/8 and -1/8