When and how do you use perfect squares on integrals?

pillar · Sep 28, 2009

So when using a perfect square I would divide the linear middle term by 2 and put the x in squared ( ) along with that term?

Mark44 · Sep 28, 2009

pillar said:

So when using a perfect square I would divide the linear middle term by 2 and put the x in squared ( ) along with that term?

Do you have a particular problem in mind? Completing the square is a bit more involved than what you're describing.

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