SOLUTION: Factor P completely: P(x)= x^4 - 256

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Question 1007889: Factor P completely: P(x)= x^4 - 256
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P(x) = x^4 - 256
= (x^2 - 16) (x^2 + 16)
= (x - 4) (x + 4) (x^2 +16)
Final Answer: (x - 4) (x + 4) (x^2 +16)

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