y 2 + 8 y + c c = ( 2 b ) 2 = ( 2 8 ) 2 = 4 2 = 16 y 2 + 8 y + 16 = ( y + 4 ) 2 A n s w er : B . 16
The value of c that makes the quadratic expression y 2 + 8 y + c a perfect square is 16. This is determined by completing the square, using the coefficient of y . Therefore, the correct choice is B. 16.
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