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OpenStudy (cheesecakekitten):

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OpenStudy (cheesecakekitten):

Is the expression a perfect square? If so factor the expression. \[16a^2 + 8a + 1\] A. \[(a + 4)(a - 4)\] B. \[(4a + 1)^2\] C. Not a perfect square. D. \[(a - 4)(a - 4)\]

OpenStudy (korosh23):

Times everything together and if you get the exact same equation then it would be perfect sqaure. Since in this situation when you times the answers together, you don't get the same answer, so in my opinion the answer is not a perfect square. Google perfect square and learn more about it.

OpenStudy (cheesecakekitten):

Thank you!

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