Questions: Fill in the blank with a number to make the expression a perfect square. y^2+18y+square

Fill in the blank with a number to make the expression a perfect square.

y^2+18y+square
Transcript text: Fill in the blank with a number to make the expression a perfect square. \[ y^{2}+18 y+\square \]
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Coefficient of the Linear Term

The given expression is \( y^2 + 18y + \square \). The coefficient of the linear term \( y \) is 18.

Step 2: Calculate Half of the Coefficient

To complete the square, take half of the coefficient of the linear term. Half of 18 is:

\[ \frac{18}{2} = 9 \]

Step 3: Square the Result

Square the result from Step 2 to find the number that completes the square:

\[ 9^2 = 81 \]

Final Answer

The number that makes the expression a perfect square is \(\boxed{81}\).

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