SOLUTION: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor. If a polynomial is prime, state this. q2 + 1

Question 384237: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor. If a polynomial is prime, state this.

q2 + 1

Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, richard1234:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is "prime".

Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
cannot be factored using real numbers. With complex numbers it can be factored as .
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