Question

Identify the expression as a perfect square trinomial, a difference of squares, or neither. Factor the expression.

4p2 + 32p + 64 The expression is________?

A. neither

B. a difference of square

C. a perfect squares trinomial

The factored expression is______?

Answer 1

C, factored is either 4(p + 4)^2 or (2p + 8)^2

Explanation:

4(p^2 + 8p + 16)

4(p + 4)(p + 4)

4(p + 4)^2

OR

(4p^2 + 32p + 64)

(2p + 8)(2p + 8)

(2p + 8)^2