Question

Is 36x^4-64x^2 a special case polynomial?

Answer 1

Notice that 36x^4 is the square of 6x^2, and 64x^2 is the square of 8x, so you have a difference of two squares binomial.

Answer 2

Thanks that is a big help

Answer 3

Can you solve 36x^4-64x^2 for me? I'm confused

Answer 4

Do you need to factor it?

Answer 5

I think so? It just says to show my work.

Answer 6

a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)
36x^4 - 64x^2
First step is to try to factor a common factor:
4x^2(9x^2 - 16) =
4x^2(3x + 4)(3x - 4)

Answer 7

thanks, will you help me with another one?

Answer 8

sure. pls start a new post. i'll look for it

Answer 9

where do I do that? I can't see where to do it:(