Question

x^6+16x^3+ 64
How do you factor this? Please show steps. Thanks!:)

Answer 1

It's of this form:
\[x^2+16x+64\]

Answer 2

@Mertsj
how did get that polynomial? why did it become x squared and 16x?

Answer 3

That is not the answer. That is only the form of your problem that you need to recognize.

Answer 4

Can you factor the example I posted?

Answer 5

probably best to show it as a "u substitution"

Answer 6

Got it. so would it be (x^3+8)(x^3+8)?
@Mertsj

Answer 7

Exactly

Answer 8

thanks lots!!:)