Q. Complete the square. Fill in the number that makes the polynomial a perfect-square quadratic.y2−24y+_____
Identify Values: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic expression y2−24y+_.Leading coefficient (a): 1Coefficient of linear term (b): −24Constant (c): ?
Complete the Square: Determine the number needed to complete the square.To complete the square for y2−24y, add (−224)2.Perfect square quadratic: y2−24y+(−224)2
Calculate Missing Value: Calculate (−224)2 to find the missing value in y2−24y+___.(−224)2=(−12)2=144Missing value: 144