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Factor the expression X^4+6X^2 – 7 completely.

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Answer: (x - 1)(x + 1)(x + 7)²

Explanation:

x⁴ + 6x² - 7

find two numbers whose product is -7 and sum is +6 --> -1 & 7

Those values go into the parenthesis: (x² - 1)(x + 7)²

Notice that (x² - 1) is the difference of squares --> (x - 1)(x + 1)

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