SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial. x^4-x^2-30 ^ meaning its an exponent thank you for answering

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Question 724004: Factor the polynomial.
x^4-x^2-30
^ meaning its an exponent
thank you for answering

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^4-x^2-30
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x^4 -6x^2+5x^2 -30
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= x^2(x^2-6)+5(x^2-6)
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= (x^2-6)(x^2+5)
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= (x-sqrt(6))(x+sqrt(6))(x^2+5)
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Stan H.
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