Question

Which polynomial is prime?
4x2 - 17x + 1
4x2 + 13x
8x2 + 7x - 16
x2 - 4

Answer 1

I need the answer asap! Thanks to anyone who can help!

Answer 2

\[\Large x^2-4=x^2-2^2=(x-2)(x+2)\]
\[\Large 4x^2 + 13x=x(4x+13)\]
These I can't factor them out...
\[\Large 4x^2 - 17x + 1\]
\[\Large 8x^2 + 7x - 16\]

Answer 3

I don't understand well enough the question, if this is what you mean...