Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 1992
What must be added to the expression x\(^2\) - 18x to make it a perfect square?
A
3
B
9
C
36
D
72
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Correct Option: E
x\(^2\) - 18x to be a perfect square.
\((\frac{b}{2})^2\) is added to ax\(^2\) + bx + c in order to make it a perfect square.
\(x^2 - 18x + (\frac{-18}{2})^2\)
= \(x^2 - 18x + 81\)
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