SOLUTION: factor x4 − 17x2 + 16 completely.

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Question 1149077: factor x4 − 17x2 + 16 completely.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor x4 − 17x2 + 16 completely.
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Make an effort.
It's an easy one.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E4-17x%2B16

You can begin with %28x%5E2-1%29%28x%5E2-16%29
and then, do you see TWO OF Difference Of Two Squares?