Cameron G.

asked • 04/19/17

algebra 1 equivalent expressions

Which expression is equivalent to x^4-y^2

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Kenneth S. answered • 04/19/17

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By factoring, we get (x2-y)(x2+y) and that's the correct answer.  
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Kemal G.

The reason it factors that way is because it is the difference of two squares i.e., (x^2)^2 - (y)^2. When you have the difference of two squares such as a^2 - b^2, it can be factored as (a+b)(a-b).
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Cameron G.

thank you for the explanation.  
 
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