SOLUTION: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor. If a polynomial is prime, state this. x^8-8x^7+16x^6

Question 459723: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor. If a polynomial is prime, state this. x^8-8x^7+16x^6

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, akyra1:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor x^2
x^2*(x-4)^2

Answer by akyra1(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^(8)-8x^(7)+16x^(6)
x^(6)(x^(2))-8x^(7)+16x^(6)
x^(6)(x^(2))+x^(6)(-8x)+16x^(6)
x^(6)(x^(2))+x^(6)(-8x)+x^(6)(16)
x^(6)(x^(2)-8x+16)
x^(6)(x-4)(x-4)
x^(6)(x-4)^(1+1)
x^(6)(x-4)^(2)
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