6. How is the coefficient of the first degree term in a perfect square polynomial determined? a. It is equal to the square of the constant term b. It is the sum of the two identical factors c. It is twice the number that is squared d. It is the product of the two factors

The correct answer is b. It is the sum of the two identical factors.<br /><br />In a perfect square polynomial, the coefficient of the first degree term is determined by the sum of the two identical factors. For example, in the polynomial (x + 3)^2, the coefficient of the first degree term is 2 * 3 = 6.