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If p2 + 12p + 32 = (p + a)(p + b) then the value of a and b is:


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a = 4, b = 8

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a = 5, b = 7

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a = 2, b = 6

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a = 10, b = 2

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Solution

The correct option is A

a = 4, b = 8


p2 + 12p + 32

= p2 + 4p + 8p + 32

= p(p + 4) + 8(p + 4)

= (p + 4)(p + 8)


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