Answer
$(x^2+1)(x+1)(x-1)$
Work Step by Step
Using $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$, then the factored form of the given expression, $
x^4-1
,$ is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
(x^2+1)(x^2-1)
\\\\=
(x^2+1)(x+1)(x-1)
.\end{array}
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula - Exercise Set - Page 494: 74
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