What value of p will make (x\(^2\) - 4x + p) a perfect square?

Aysha16

7 months ago

where is the 2 for

Jemiseye

3 weeks ago

To make x² - 4x + p a perfect square, it needs to be in the form (x - a)²

*Step 1: Expand (x - a)²
(x - a)² = x² - 2ax + a²
*Step 2: Match with x² - 4x + p
Compare coefficients:
- Coefficient of x: -2a = -4 → a = 2
- Constant term: p = a²

*Step 3: Find p
p = 2² = 4
Answer: C. 4
Check: x² - 4x + 4 = (x - 2)², which is a perfect square.

Aysha16

7 months ago

what
is the 2 for