Add the Proper Constant to the Binomial So That the Resulting

question 193

Multiple Choice

Add the proper constant to the binomial so that the resulting trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. Then factor the
trinomial.
- $$y ^ { 2 } - 10 y$$

• A) \(y ^ { 2 } - 10 y + 25 = ( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(y ^ { 2 } - 10 y - 100 = ( y - 10 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(y ^ { 2 } - 10 y - 25 = ( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(y ^ { 2 } - 10 y + 100 = ( y - 10 ) ^ { 2 }\)

---

Definitions:

First Words

The initial set of words a child learns to communicate with, marking an important milestone in language development.

Evolution

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Genetic Trait

An attribute or characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring through genes.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effect of consequences on behavior.