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Factorize the expression: 9x^4 + 12x^2y + 4y^2

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Answer:

(3x² + 2y)²

Explanation:

Given

9
x^(4) + 12x²y + 4y² ← a perfect square

9
x^(4) = (3x²)² and 4y² = (2y)²

of the form

9
x^(4) + 12x²y + 4y² = (3x² + 2y)(3x² + 2y) = (3x² + 2y)²

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