Question

Which of the following is the correct factorization of the polynomial below? 2x^2-8x+8

Answer 1

The correct factorization is
   2(x-2)²

Answer 2

Answer:

2(x-2)²

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to factorize the given expression.

2x² - 8x + 8  =  2[x²- 4x + 4]

                    = 2(x - 2)²       [since (a-b)² = a² + b² - 2ab]

Therefore, 2(x-2)² is the correct factorized form.