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Question5x445x25 x^{4}-45 x^{2}

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The expression 5x445x25x^4 - 45x^2 is a polynomial in terms of xx.
2. We can factor the expression to simplify it.

STEP 2

1. Identify and factor out the greatest common factor (GCF).
2. Further factor the resulting polynomial, if possible.

STEP 3

Identify and factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from 5x445x25x^4 - 45x^2.
5x445x2=5x2(x29) 5x^4 - 45x^2 = 5x^2(x^2 - 9)

STEP 4

Notice that x29x^2 - 9 is a difference of squares, which can be factored further.
x29=(x+3)(x3) x^2 - 9 = (x + 3)(x - 3)

STEP 5

Substitute the factored form of x29x^2 - 9 back into the expression.
5x2(x29)=5x2(x+3)(x3) 5x^2(x^2 - 9) = 5x^2(x + 3)(x - 3)
Solution: The factored form of 5x445x25x^4 - 45x^2 is:
5x2(x+3)(x3) 5x^2(x + 3)(x - 3)

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