Question

Add the proper constant to each binomial so that the resulting trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. Then factor the

trinomial.
16)
16) x2 + 8x +
A) x2 + 8x + 8 = (x + 64)2
C) x2 + 8x + 64 = (x+8)2
B) x2 + 8x + 4 = (x+16)2
D) x2 + 8x + 16 = (x+4)²

Answer 1

D)
`x^2+8x+16=(x+4)^2`

Explanation:

`x^2+8x+(8/2)^2=x^2+8x+16=(x+4)^2`