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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 49

Factor each perfect square trinomial. x2+2x+1 x^2+2x+1

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Recognize that the given expression \(x^2 + 2x + 1\) is a perfect square trinomial. A perfect square trinomial takes the form \(a^2 + 2ab + b^2\) and factors as \((a + b)^2\).
Identify the terms in the trinomial: \(x^2\) is the square of \(x\), and \(1\) is the square of \(1\).
Check the middle term \$2x$ to see if it matches \$2ab$, where $a = x$ and $b = 1$. Since \(2 \times x \times 1 = 2x\), it fits the pattern.
Write the factored form using the pattern \((a + b)^2\), substituting \(a = x\) and \(b = 1\) to get \((x + 1)^2\).
Verify by expanding \((x + 1)^2\) to ensure it equals the original trinomial \(x^2 + 2x + 1\).

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