SOLUTION: factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. show all work s^4-r^4

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Question 1044943: factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. show all work
s^4-r^4
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s^4-r^4=(sē+rē)(sē-rē)
sē-rē=(s+r)(s-r)
s^4-r^4 =(sē+rē)(s+r)(s-r)
This is as far as this can be factored.