Question

how do i factor x^4+5x^2+6=?

Answer 1

let x^2 = t
= t^2 + 5t + 6

now you need 2 numbers a and b where ab = +6 and a + b = +5

the factors will be of the form (t + a)(t + b)

Answer 2

can you figure it out?

Answer 3

the 2 numbers are + 2 and +3

2*3 = 6 and 2 + 3 = 5

Answer 4

yes thank you very much, you are a life savor!

Answer 5

yw - finally substitute back x^2 for t

Answer 6

is that ur cat in pic?? he/she is angry !!!

Answer 7

lol!! - yes she's mine - she does look that way . Normally she's very friendly - except when there's other cats around.