How do you factor #a^2+16a+64# using the perfect squares formula? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Factor Polynomials Using Special Products 1 Answer Deepak G. Jul 25, 2016 #a=-8# Explanation: #a^2+16a+64=0# or #a^2+16a+8^2=0# or #a^2+2(a)(8)+8^2=0# or #(a+8)^2=0# or #a+8=0# or #a=-8# Answer link Related questions How do you factor special products of polynomials? How do you identify special products when factoring? How do you factor #x^3 -8#? What are the factors of #x^3y^6 – 64#? How do you know if #x^2 + 10x + 25# is a perfect square? How do you write #16x^2 – 48x + 36# as a perfect square trinomial? What is the difference of two squares method of factoring? How do you factor #16x^2-36# using the difference of squares? How do you factor #2x^4y^2-32#? How do you factor #x^2 - 27#? See all questions in Factor Polynomials Using Special Products Impact of this question 2697 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License