Question

fully factor? a^3+a^2+a+1

Answer 1

(a+1)(a^2+1)

Answer 2

Factor by grouping:

a^3+a^2+a+1 =

a² *( a + 1) + 1*(a + 1) =

Factor out the common factor of (a+1)

(a+1)*(a²+1) --> @waterpologoalie Will (a²+1) factor?

Answer 3

no?

Answer 4

@rrakes

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Answer 5

@waterpologoalie >>no?

I agree. It will not factor again over the set of Reals.

Answer 6

thanks! that's the answer i got, just wanted to check it was right!

Answer 7

You're welcome.