SOLUTION: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. 5p4q4 - 180

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Question 227151: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this.
5p4q4 - 180
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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^ means exponent
5p^4q^4 - 180 = 5(p^4q^4 - 36) = 5(p^2q^2-6)(p^2q^2+6)