Find the Value of K So That the Expression Is $$y ^ { 2 } - 8 y + k$$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Find the value of k so that the expression is a perfect square trinomial and then factor the trinomial. $$y ^ { 2 } - 8 y + k$$

• A) \(k = 16 ; ( y - 4 )\)
• B) \(k = 4 ; ( y - 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(k = 4 ; ( y + 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(k = 16 ; ( y - 4 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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