Factor by Any Method $$4 x ^ { 2 } + a x + 16$$

question 142

Multiple Choice

Factor by any method.
-Find all values of a that will make the polynomial a perfect square trinomial. $$4 x ^ { 2 } + a x + 16$$

• A) \(16 , - 16\)
• B) 16
• C) 8
• D) \(8 , - 8\)

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