SOLUTION: 2x^4-162 and then there is 3x^3-3x The directions say to factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime.

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: 2x^4-162 and then there is 3x^3-3x
The directions say to factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. This question is from textbook Algebra & Trigonometry

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x^4-81)
=2(x^2-9)(x^2+9)
=2(x+3)(x-3)(x^2+9)
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Ed