SOLUTION: I need help with factoring this polynomial please.I think it is prime, but I am not sure though. 9x^2+4y^2

Question 203499: I need help with factoring this polynomial please.I think it is prime, but I am not sure though.
9x^2+4y^2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need help with factoring this polynomial please.I think it is prime, but I am not sure though.
9x^2+4y^2
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It is prime if you limit yourself to the Real Number System
It factors as (3x+2yi)(3x-2yi) in the Complex Number System..
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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