SOLUTION: factor: p^2-1-4q^2-4q I tried grouping, including difference of squares, but couldn't factor completely.

Algebra.Com
Question 181856This question is from textbook
: factor:
p^2-1-4q^2-4q
I tried grouping, including difference of squares, but couldn't factor completely.
This question is from textbook

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


If you applied the difference of two squares and grouping you should have obtained:



That's as completely factored as anyone can make this one.


John


RELATED QUESTIONS

Please show me steps to factor the equation: p^2-1-4q^2-4q Thank... (answered by stanbon)
completely factor the expression 4q^2+27r^4 a. 31q^2+27r^4 b. 27r^4(4q^2+1) c.... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
determine p so that 4q+3 is a factor of... (answered by jsmallt9)
factor each polynomial completely... (answered by ewatrrr)
Factor as the difference of two squares. Be sure to factor completely. 49x^2 -... (answered by ewatrrr)
Factor as the difference of two squares. Be sure to factor completely. 9x^2 - 1 (answered by ewatrrr)
Having trouble figuring out how to factor this problem. Factor completely given that... (answered by MathLover1,greenestamps,MathTherapy,math_tutor2020,ikleyn,josgarithmetic)
1+cos ^2Q = 2(cos ^4Q+sin... (answered by Alan3354)
4q^2+4q/12q^2+16q simplify by removing factors of 1 The simplified form is... (answered by algebrahouse.com)