SOLUTION: How do I factor this: y^9-y^5

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Question 489854: How do I factor this:
y^9-y^5

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I factor this:
y^9-y^5
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Common factor: y^5
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= y^5(y^4-1)
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= y^5(y^2+1)(y+1)(y-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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