Question

4x^2-5. Just factor it please with explanation. Badge will be rewarded!

Answer 1

This cannot be factored, as there is NO greatest common factor nor is it a difference of two perfect squares.

Answer 2

they prime man primeee

Answer 3

Unless you are looking for (2x - sqrt(5))(2x+ sqrt(5))

Answer 4

they are not conjugates of each other

Answer 5

Thanks! Would that be the same for 8x^2-2x?

Answer 6

No, 8x^2 - 2x is factorable. Factor out the GCF which is 2x.

Answer 7

You get 2x(4x-1)

Answer 8

Thank you sooo much!!!!

Answer 9

welcome.