SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial is prime say so. Problem: 9x^2 + 4y^2 =

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Question 204262: Factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial is prime say so.
Problem: 9x^2 + 4y^2 =
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the polynomial completely. If a polynomial is prime say so.
Problem: 9x^2 + 4y^2 =
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It is prime in the Real Number System.
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It factors in the complex number system as follows:
(3x+2yi)(3x-2yi)
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Cheers,
Stan H.