Question

Factor this polynomial expression.

x2 + 8x + 16
A. (x-8)(x - 2)
B. (x + 4)(x + 4)
C. (x+8)(x+2)
D. (x-4)(x - 4)

Answer 1

I think (x+4) (x+4) is right answer.

Explanation:

here,

x2+8x+16

=x2+(4+4)x+ 16

=x2+4x+4x+16

=x(x+4)+4(x+4)

=(x+4)(x+4) Ans