SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial. if can not be factored write prime x squared +22x + 121

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Question 86020: Factor the polynomial. if can not be factored write prime
x squared +22x + 121

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
Notice that the constant term (121) is a perfect square which suggests the trinomial might, itself, be a perfect square.
Let's try:
You can check this using FOIL.
Simplify.

The factors are:

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