Can the polynomial below be factored into a perfect square? if not select the best description.
64x^2+49x+8

a) the x^2 coefficient does not permit the factoring.
b) the x^2 coefficient does permit the factoring.
c) the constant value does not permit the factoring.
d) the polynomial may be factored into a perfect square.

Determine the discriminant of the given equation by the equation,
                                      d = b² - 4ac
substituting,
                                        d = 49² - (4)(64)(8) = 353
since the value of the discriminant is greater than zero then the given expression can be factored out.