Question

Write a linear factorization of the function.

f(x) = x^4 + 64x^2

Answer 1

what can you see that is common to both terms?

Answer 2

Hint: Try factoring out x^2

Answer 3

I guess there's your answer :/

Answer 4

Sorry for letting it slip @asnaseer =)

Answer 5

f(x) = x2(x + 8i)^2

Answer 6

np - I guess we are all eager to solve problems :)

Answer 7

not quite babydoll332 - factor out JUST the \(x^2\) term

Answer 8

Heh, true. Take it from here @asnaseer

Answer 9

f(x) = x2(x + 8i)(x - 8i)

Answer 10

yes - that is the correct factorisation - you went one step further than I expected. :)

Answer 11

thanks :)

Answer 12

yw :)