SOLUTION: i am having difficulty w ith a problem. i need to factor this polynomial. 4x(4)-4x(2)+1. the parenthesis are for the power to the x. i really would appreciate the help. thank you,

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Question 275122: i am having difficulty w ith a problem. i need to factor this polynomial. 4x(4)-4x(2)+1. the parenthesis are for the power to the x. i really would appreciate the help. thank you, Kristina
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x(4)-4x(2)+1
4x%5E4+-+4x%5E2+%2B+1
Both the 1st and last terms are squares, so try that first.
%282x%5E2+-+1%29%2A%282x%5E2+-+1%29
or %282x%5E2-1%29%5E2
That's it.