SOLUTION: Factor each expression completely, if an expression is prime so indicate. 9a^6-48a^4+64a^2 Thanks much for the help! ;)

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Question 176402: Factor each expression completely, if an expression is prime so indicate.
9a^6-48a^4+64a^2

Thanks much for the help! ;)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor each expression completely, if an expression is prime so indicate.
9a^6-48a^4+64a^2
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= a^2(9a^4 - 48a^2 + 64)
= a^2(3a^2 - 8)^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.