SOLUTION: Write a linear factorization of the function. f(x) = x^4 + 36x^2

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Question 764824: Write a linear factorization of the function.
f(x) = x^4 + 36x^2
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There isn't one over the reals. over the complex numbers it is...

x^4 + 36x^2 =
x^2(x^2+36)=
x*x*(x+6i)(x-6i)

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