Multiply the Polynomials Using a Special Product Formula $$( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Multiply the polynomials using a special product formula. Express the answer as a single polynomial in standard form.
- $$( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$$

A) $x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 16$
B) $x + 16$
C) $x ^ { 2 } + 16$
D) $16 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 16$