Question

A student factors a6 - 64 to (a2 - 4)(a4 + 4a2 + 16).

Which statement about (a2 − 4)(a4 + 4a2 + 16) is correct?


The expression is equivalent and is completely factored.

The expression is equivalent, but the (a2 – 4) term is not completely factored.

The expression is equivalent, but the (a4 + 4a2 + 16) term is not completely factored.

The expression is not equivalent.

Answer 1

Do you have an idea on the options?

Answer 2

I would say A

Answer 3

This is easy bruhv

Answer 4

Do pemdas

Answer 5

Nvm its B

Answer 6

Can a^2 - 4 be factored?

Answer 7

I got it now

Answer 8

What is it now?

Answer 9

Its the second one man

Answer 10

Correct. I believe no further help is required.