What must be added to x 2 - 3x to make it a perfect square?

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2006

What must be added to x2 - 3x to make it a perfect square?

  • A. \(\frac{9}{4}\)
  • B. \(\frac{9}{2}\)
  • C. 6
  • D. 9

Correct Answer: A. \(\frac{9}{4}\)

Explanation

x2 - 3x + k(perfect square)

k = (-\(\frac{3}{2}\))2 ; k = \(\frac{9}{4}\)



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