Can the polynomial below be factored into a perfect square? if not select the best description.

64x^2+49x+8

A) the x^2 coefficient does not permit the factoring.

B) the x^2 coefficient does permit the factoring.

C) the constant value does not permit the factoring.

D) the polynomial may be factored into a perfect square.

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Koen Bonilla

1 February, 08:56

Can the polynomial below be factored into a perfect square? if not select the best description.

64x^2+49x+8

A) the x^2 coefficient does not permit the factoring.

B) the x^2 coefficient does permit the factoring.

C) the constant value does not permit the factoring.

D) the polynomial may be factored into a perfect square.

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Joel English · Answer 1

Determine the discriminant of the given equation by the equation,

D = b² - 4ac

Substituting,

D = 49² - (4) (64) (8) = 353

Since the value of the discriminant is greater than zero then the given expression can be factored out.