Question

Which expression represents x^2−8x+16 in factored form?

(x + 4) (x − 4)

(x − 4)^2

(x + 4)^2

(x − 2) (x − 8)

Answer 1

(x+4)^2

so, option C.

Answer 2

(X-4)^2

Use FOIL to expand and you’d get x^2 -4x -4x + 16. After you combine like terms you have the expression in the problem.