SOLUTION: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor. If a polynomial is prime, state this. q2 + 1

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Question 384237: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor. If a polynomial is prime, state this.

q2 + 1
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, richard1234:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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It is "prime".

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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q%5E2+%2B+1 cannot be factored using real numbers. With complex numbers it can be factored as %28q+%2B+i%29%28q+-+i%29.