SOLUTION: x^9/4-x^1/4 help me FACTOR. THANK YOU

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Question 827855: x^9/4-x^1/4 help me FACTOR. THANK YOU
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^9/4-x^1/4
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Common factor: x^(1/4)
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= x^(1/4)[x^2 - 1]
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= x^(1/4)(x-1)(x+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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