SOLUTION: a4 + 1 A. (a2 + 1)2 B. (a2 - 1)(a2 - 1) C. a2(a2 + 1) D. (a2 + 1)(a2 - 1) E. a2 (a + 1)2 F. cannot be factored show your work if possible

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: a4 + 1 A. (a2 + 1)2 B. (a2 - 1)(a2 - 1) C. a2(a2 + 1) D. (a2 + 1)(a2 - 1) E. a2 (a + 1)2 F. cannot be factored show your work if possible      Log On


   

Question 688283: a4 + 1
A. (a2 + 1)2
B. (a2 - 1)(a2 - 1)
C. a2(a2 + 1)
D. (a2 + 1)(a2 - 1)
E. a2 (a + 1)2
F. cannot be factored
show your work if possible
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is a sum of squares, which cannot be factored.