ACT Math · Polynomial and rational functions
Which is the complete factorization of x² + 14x + 49?
Which is the complete factorization of ?
Answer and explanation
Answer: J: (x+7)²
The trinomial has and as its first and last terms, and the middle term is twice the product of and . So it is a perfect square trinomial: , choice J. Choice F, , expands to , a difference of squares. Choice G, , expands to . Choice H, , expands to . Only gives the middle term of and the constant of .
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