Question

If the given polynomial has a special factorization, factor the polynomial:
16x^2+1

Answer 1

its has complex factors

Answer 2

(4x+i)(4x-i)

Answer 3

i=(-1)^1/2

Answer 4

if you are working with real numbers this is the sum of two squares and does not factor. if you are working with complex numbers then you can factor as infauzan did