SOLUTION: I'm sort of confused on how to factor this polynomial: 3m^4+243 My Work: 3m^4 +243 = 3(m^4 +81) 3(m^2+9^2) But now I am not sure what to do.

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Question 1140246: I'm sort of confused on how to factor this polynomial:
3m^4+243
My Work:
3m^4 +243 =
3(m^4 +81)
3(m^2+9^2)
But now I am not sure what to do.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
243 is divisible by 3.

Do you know a formula for Sum of two terms of equal even powers?