SOLUTION: factor the polynomial: x^4 - 3x^2 y^2 + 2y^4

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Question 503722: factor the polynomial: x^4 - 3x^2 y^2 + 2y^4
Answer by oberobic(2304)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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To make factoring easier, use the "u-substitution" method:


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