SOLUTION: factor the expression m^4 - 16n^4

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Question 415849: factor the expression
m^4 - 16n^4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the difference of squares formula to get





So m%5E4+-+16n%5E4=%28m-2n%29%28m%2B2n%29%28m%5E2%2B4n%5E2%29


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