SOLUTION: Factor completely 16x^4 � 40x^2 + 9

Question 177960: Factor completely 16x^4 � 40x^2 + 9
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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remember the leading term is just a multiple of the 1st terms of the factors
and the constant terms is just a multiple of the last terms of the factors.
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That is where you begin. One just starts playing with combinations that will equal the middle term when multiplied together.
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