Question

Factor the equation

Answer 1

y = (x + 4)²

Explanation:

Given equation is,

y = x²+ 8x + 16

By using identity (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²

y = x² + 2(4)(x) + 4²

Here a = x and b = 4

y = (x + 4)²

Therefore, factored form of the given equation is y = (x + 4)²