Find the Value of N So That the Expression Is $$j ^ { 2 } - 4 j + n$$

question 248

Multiple Choice

Find the value of n so that the expression is a perfect square trinomial and then factor the trinomial.
- $$j ^ { 2 } - 4 j + n$$

• A) \(n = 2 ; ( j + 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(n = 4 ; ( j - 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(n = 4 ; ( j - 2 )\)
• D) \(n = 2 ; ( j - 2 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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