Factor the Polynomial Completely $y ^ { 2 } + 40 y + 400$

question 172

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write "prime."
- $y ^ { 2 } + 40 y + 400$

• A) \(( y - 20 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(( y + 20 ) ( y - 20 )\)
• C) prime
• D) \(( \mathrm { y } + 20 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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