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Factor the polynomial expression x4 + 18x2 + 81

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Answer:
(x^2+9)^2

Explanation:

Rewrite it in the form
a^2+2ab+b^2 , where
a=x^2 and b=9.


(x^2)^2+2(x^2)(9)+9^2

Use Square of Sum:
(a+b)^2= a^2+2ab+b^2


(x^2+9)^2

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