SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: (a+b)(a^2 +b^2)(a-b)(a^4+b^4)

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Question 1006886: Please help me solve this equation: (a+b)(a^2 +b^2)(a-b)(a^4+b^4)
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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