Factor each polynomial. a^{4}-2a^{2}-48

sputneyoh

sputneyoh

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2021-12-14

Factor each polynomial.
a42a248

Answer & Explanation

Kindlein6h

Kindlein6h

Beginner2021-12-15Added 27 answers

Step 1
Given Polynomial
a42a248
Step 2
a42a248=(a2)22a248
[Now let x=a2]
=x22x48
=x2[8x6x]48
=x2[8x6x]48
=x28x+6x48
=x(x-8)+6(x-8)
=(x-8)(x+6)
a42a248=(a28)(a2+6)   {x=a2}

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