Q. Complete the square. Fill in the number that makes the polynomial a perfect-square quadratic.k2−20k+_____
Identify values of a, b, c: Identify the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic expression.Leading coefficient (a): 1Coefficient of linear term (b): −20Constant (c): ?
Determine completion value: Determine the value needed to complete the square.To complete the square of k2−20k, add (−20/2)2.Perfect square quadratic: k2−20k+(−20/2)2
Calculate missing value: Calculate (−20/2)2 to find the missing value in k2−20k+__.(−20/2)2=(−10)2=100Missing value: 100