Bill wants to factor x2 + 8x + 16 by grouping; however, Sara says it is a special product and can factor a different way. Using complete sentences, explain and demonstrate how both methods will result in the same factors.

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jagr2713 · Answer

(x+4)^2

anonymous · Answer

It is a perfect square trinomial

jagr2713 · Answer

50% * 50% * 50% = 12.5%

anonymous · Answer

Wrong question?

anonymous · Answer

so (x+4)^2 is grouping? What is sara saying?

jagr2713 · Answer

LOL WRONG question lol sorry

anonymous · Answer

Special product says that it is either a perfect square trinomial, a difference of squares, or a difference of cubes,

jdoe0001 · Answer

got any ideas on how to do it by grouping?

do you know what a "perfect square trinomial" is?

anonymous · Answer

What is grouping?

jdoe0001 · Answer

do you know how to take a common factor?