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17. x^2 + 2x + 1

O A. This polynomial could be factored by finding the GCF, then by grouping or using the perfect squares method.
O B. This polynomial could be factored by using the difference of squares method, perfect squares method, or grouping.
C. This polynomial could be factored only by using the perfect squares method.
O D. This polynomial could be factored only by using the difference of squares method.
E. This polynomial could be factored by using grouping or the perfect squares methods.
O F. This polynomial cannot be factored by any of the methods used in this lesson.

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Answer:

E. This polynomial could be factored by using grouping or the perfect squares methods.

Explanation:

x^2 + 2x + 1

There is no greatest common factor

This is a perfect square

a^2 + 2ab+ b^2 = ( x+1)^2

We can factor this by grouping

x^2 + 2x + 1

(x^2 +x) + (x+1)

x( x+1) + x+1

Factor out x+1

( x+1) ( x+1)

This is not the difference of squares since there is no subtraction

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