Question

Which of the following are perfect square trinomials?

(1) 4x2 +9
(2) x2 - 8x + 16
O Only (2) is a perfect square trinomial.
O Neither (1) nor (2) is a perfect square trinomial.
Both (1) and (2) are perfect square trinomials.
Only (1) is a perfect square trinomial.

Answer 1

Only 2

Explanation:

1 is a binomial.

2 is a trinomial, and the first and last numbers are perfect squares (1 and 16)