Question

Can `y= 16x^2-24x+9` be factored? If so what are the factors ?

Answer 1

`y= 16(x-3/4)^2`

Explanation:

`y= 16x^2-24x+9`
`y= 16(x^2-24/16x+9/16)`
`y= 16(x^2-3/2x+9/16)`
`y= 16((x-3/4)^2+9/16-9/16)`
`y= 16(x-3/4)^2`