Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 5 - Review Exercises - Page 400: 79

Answer

$(x^2-3)^2$ or, $(x^2-3)(x^2-3)$

Work Step by Step

Given: $x^4-6x^2+9$ or, $=(x^2)^2-6x^2+9$ This implies $=(x^2)^2-3x^2-3x^2+9$ or, $=(x^2-3)(x^2-3)$ Hence, Factors are: $(x^2-3)^2$
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