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Here's the one giving me troubl
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Question 144088: I have a homework assignment, and I'm supposed to "factor the algebraic expressions completely." I've been able to figure out everything but one.
Here's the one giving me trouble:
x^8 - 1
I have no idea where to begin! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x^8 - 1
The problem is in the form of a "difference of squares".
=(x^4-1)(x^4+1)
=(x^2-1)(x^2+1)(x^4+1)
=(x-1)(x+1)(x^2+1)(x^4+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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