Question

Which of the following is a correct representation of the polynomial F(x)=x^4-5x^2+4 as a product of linear factors

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

how to find the correct one?

just see on the x² constant number. it's -5 so

from ABCD the only option give -5 is C

A. (-2)(-2) + (-1)(-1) = 5

B. (-2)(-2) + (1)(1) = 5

C. (2)(-2) + (-1)(1) = -5

D. (-2)(2) + (-1)(-1) = -3