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Which expression shows one way to rewrite x⁴−64 ?

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To rewrite the expression x⁴−64, recognize it as a difference of squares, and factor it into the product of two binomials: (x²+8)(x²−8).

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks for an expression that shows one way to rewrite the expression x⁴−64. This expression can be factored because it is a difference of squares. A difference of squares is a binomial expression where each term is a perfect square, and the expression is in the form of a²−b², which can be factored into (a+b)(a−b).

In the case of x⁴−64, we can recognize that x⁴ (x raised to the fourth power) is the square of x² and 64 is the square of 8. Therefore, the expression can be rewritten as (x²+8)(x²−8), which shows its factorization into the product of two binomials.

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