Questions: Question 10, 1.3.45
HW Score: 53.33%, 8 of 15 points
Points: 0 of 1
Factor the polynomial completely. Factor out the greatest common factor as necessary.
c^2-14 cp+49 p^2
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. c^2-14 cp+49 p^2= (Factor completely.)
B. The polynomial cannot be factored.
Transcript text: Question 10, 1.3.45
HW Score: $53.33 \%, 8$ of 15 points
Points: 0 of 1
Factor the polynomial completely. Factor out the greatest common factor as necessary.
\[
c^{2}-14 c p+49 p^{2}
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. $c^{2}-14 c p+49 p^{2}=\square$ (Factor completely.)
B. The polynomial cannot be factored.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the polynomial
The given polynomial is:
c2−14cp+49p2
Step 2: Check if it is a perfect square trinomial
A perfect square trinomial has the form:
a2−2ab+b2=(a−b)2
Compare the given polynomial with this form:
a2=c2 → a=c
b2=49p2 → b=7p
2ab=14cp → 2⋅c⋅7p=14cp
Since the polynomial matches the form of a perfect square trinomial, it can be factored as:
c2−14cp+49p2=(c−7p)2
Step 3: Write the factored form
The factored form of the polynomial is:
c2−14cp+49p2=(c−7p)2