Question

b^2 + 8b + 16 factoring polynomials with a leading coefficient

Answer 1

Answer:

  (b +4)²

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, you recognize the constant as the square of half the coefficient of the linear term: 16 = (8/2)². This means the trinomial is a perfect square, so can be factored accordingly.

  b² +8b +16 = (b +4)²