If Possible, Factor the Polynomial Completely $$x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 16$$

question 94

Multiple Choice

If possible, factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial cannot be factored, state that it is prime.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 16$$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 16\)
• B) \(( x + 4 ) ( x - 4 )\)
• C) \(( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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