SOLUTION: I need help factoring x^2-36 and also x^4-1..Thanks

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Question 56488: I need help factoring x^2-36 and also x^4-1..Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factoring x^2-36 and also x^4-1..
1st: x^2-36
=(x+6)(x-6)
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2nd: x^4-1
=(x^2-1)(x^2+1)
=(x-1)(x+1)(x^2+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.