Question

Factor Completely: x2 + 16

Answer 1

Would it be (x^2+4)(x^2+4)? because it is positive

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Ohh no, sorry i misread, actually it's (x+4)(x-4). Notice that there is no 'middle term.'

Answer 5

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Answer 6

thanks

Answer 7

okay thank you :)

Answer 8

This may help you. if you don't mind to read. http://www.purplemath.com/modules/specfact.htm

Answer 9

... so no matter what the symbol is in the equation it will be (x^2+_)(x^2-_)?

Answer 10

Yeah, from x² - _²

Remember, if you see something like x² \(+\) _², it cannot be factored.

Answer 11

okay thank you :)