epand R side x^2 + 2a x+ a^2
equating to L side shows 2a = -77 ( the 'x' coefficients)
a = -38.5
and a^2 = c so c = (-38.5)^2 = 1482.25
( x-38.5)^2 = x^2 - 77x + 1482.25
epand R side x^2 + 2a x+ a^2
equating to L side shows 2a = -77 ( the 'x' coefficients)
a = -38.5
and a^2 = c so c = (-38.5)^2 = 1482.25
( x-38.5)^2 = x^2 - 77x + 1482.25