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factor a^4-a^2

Solution

factor

a^{4} - a^{2}

Solution

a^{2} (a + 1) (a - 1)

Solution steps

a^{4} - a^{2}

Factor out common term

a^{2} : a^{2} (a^{2} - 1)

= a^{2} (a^{2} - 1)

Factor

a^{2} - 1 : (a + 1) (a - 1)

= a^{2} (a + 1) (a - 1)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor a^4-a^2 ?
The solution to factor a^4-a^2 is a^2(a+1)(a-1)