SOLUTION: I am struggling with factoring the polynomial 9x2+4y2! If someone can please help me with factoring this polynomial.. Thanks..

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Question 232910: I am struggling with factoring the polynomial 9x2+4y2! If someone can please help me with factoring this polynomial..
Thanks..
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x2+4y2
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That's not factorable using real numbers.
9x2+4y2 = (3x + 2yi)*(3x - 2yi)
i+=+sqrt%28-1%29