Answer
prime
Work Step by Step
The given binomial, $
x^2+100
,$ has no common factor between the terms, is not a difference of $2$ squares, nor a sum/difference of $2$ cubes. Hence, the given expression is not factorable or is $\text{
prime
.}$
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter R - Elementary Algebra Review - R.5 Polynomials and Factoring - R.5 Exercise Set - Page 970: 7
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