decide whether each trinomial is a perfect square. if so, factor it.

x^2 - 4x + 4

how do i solve this?? i don't understand the method..

2 answers

is it (x - 2x)^2 ?
(x - 2x)^2

Expand:
(x - 2x)(x - 2x)

Simplify using the Foil Method:
http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/foilmethod/pg2.htm

does it equal to x^2 - 4x + 4 ?
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