Perfect Square Trinomial

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜr.fɪkt skwɛər traɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ Explain

A perfect square trinomial is a trinomial generated from the square of a binomial: (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b². Example: ( 3x + 2y )² = ( 3x )² + 2 · 3x · 2y + ( 2y )² = 9x² + 12xy + 4y².

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, perfect square trinomial. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 137. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Perfect Square Trinomial. 4/27/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/p/perfectsquaretrinomial.html.

Revision History

4/27/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
5/5/2011: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)