SOLUTION: I'm not sure how to start this question. A polynomial P is given. P(x) = {{{x^4 + 8x2 − 9}}} (a) Factor P into linear and irreducible quadratic factors with real co

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Question 976542: I'm not sure how to start this question.
A polynomial P is given.
P(x) =
(a) Factor P into linear and irreducible quadratic factors with real coefficients.

(b) Factor P completely into linear factors with complex coefficients.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Complete factorization is .

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