SOLUTION: I need to factor: 256x^4 - 16 thank you

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Question 601991: I need to factor:
256x^4 - 16
thank you
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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16 (16x^4 - 1)

16 (4x^2 + 1)(4x^2 - 1)

16 (4x^2 + 1)(2x + 1)(2x - 1)