Question

We want to factor the following expression:

Answer 1

U = x + 3 and V = 7

Explanation:

Let U = x + 3 and V = 7, then:

=> (x + 3)^2 + 14(x + 3) + 49

= (x + 3)^2 + 2*7*(x + 3) + 7^2

= U^2 + 2UV + V^2

= (U + V)^2

(correct)