SOLUTION: Write a linear factorization of the function. f(x) = x^4 + 49x^2

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Question 1100968: Write a linear factorization of the function.
f(x) = x^4 + 49x^2

Found 2 solutions by KMST, josgarithmetic:
Answer by KMST(5328)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is a factor common to both terms, so

The factor cannot be further factored with real numbers,
because is not zero for any reaal number value of .
If you were allowed to use imaginary (complex) numbers,
you could further factor

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


If you look at the quadratic factor







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