Answer:
Factor x^8+x^4+1
Rewrite the middle term.
X^8+2x^4.1-x^4+1
Rearrange terms.
x^8+2x^4.1+1 -x^4
Factor first three terms by perfect square rule
(X^4+1)^2-x^4
Rewrite
x^4
as
(X^2)^2
(X^4+1)-(x^2)^2
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula,
a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)
where
a=x^4+1
and
b=x^2
Simplify.
(X^4+1+x^2)(x^4+1-x^2)
Explanation:
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