The polynomial is .
Find the factors.
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Here, and
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Second table.
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(Write the pattern)
(Substitute
and
)
(Group terms with common factors)
(Factor the G.C.F)
(Distributive property:
)
or
(Apply zero productive property:
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or
(Simplify)
The factor of the polynomials are or
.
Check solution for -values.
Case(i):
\ (Original equation)
(Substitute
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(Evaluate powers:
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(Substitute:
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Case(ii):
\ (Original equation)
(Substitute
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(Evaluate powers:
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(Substitute:
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Solutions are or
.