Question

factor all the way out a^8-a^2b^6

Answer 1

\[a^8-a^2b^6\]
Notice that in the two terms the common factor is \[a^2\]
So,factoring out a^2 you'll have:
\[a^2(a^6-b^6)\]
Recall
\[(x^2-y^2) = (x+y)(x-y)\]
\[a^2(a^3-b^3)(a^3+b^3)\]

Answer 2

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