Is this factoring step correct? $$q^4 + 6q^2 - 16\\=(q^2 - 2)(q^2 + 8)$$

Factor Polynomials (Order 4) - As Quadratic (True/False), Coefficient 1 (Level 1)

Factor Polynomials (Order 4) - As Quadratic (True/False), Coefficient 1

Level 1

The topics in this unit focus on understanding how to factor polynomials of order 3 and 4. Work on practice problems directly here, or download the printable pdf worksheet to practice offline.

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Factor Polynomials (Order 4) - As Quadratic (True/False), Coefficient 1

Is this factoring step correct?

p^4 - 16p^2 + 63\\=(p^2 + 7)(2p^2 - 9)

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