For what real values of s is x^2 + sx + 144 the square of a binomial?x^2 + sx + 144
a number squared has to equal 144
12 x 12
so ( x+12)2 results in x^2 + 24x + 144 if s can be negative (x-12)2 results in x^2 - 24x + 144
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