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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Factor Completely: x2 + 16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can yoou explain how im right cuz i just took a shot in the dark

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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geerky42 (geerky42):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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geerky42 (geerky42):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay thank you :)

geerky42 (geerky42):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

geerky42 (geerky42):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay thank you :)

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