Questions: Factor the quadratic trinomial 4x^2+12x+9. Show your work.
Transcript text: Factor the quadratic trinomial $4 x^{2}+12 x+9$. Show your work.
Solution
Solution Steps
To factor the quadratic trinomial \(4x^2 + 12x + 9\), we can use the method of completing the square or recognize it as a perfect square trinomial. In this case, we notice that the trinomial can be written as the square of a binomial.
Step 1: Identify the Quadratic Trinomial
We start with the quadratic trinomial given by
\[
4x^2 + 12x + 9.
\]
Step 2: Factor the Trinomial
To factor the trinomial, we recognize that it can be expressed as a perfect square. We can rewrite it as
\[
(2x + 3)^2.
\]
Final Answer
The factored form of the quadratic trinomial \(4x^2 + 12x + 9\) is
\[
\boxed{(2x + 3)^2}.
\]