Question

A student factors a^6 - 64 to (a^2 - 4)(a^4 + 4a^2 + 16). Which statement about (a^2 − 4)(a^4 + 4a^2 + 16) is correct?

Answer 1

So that equation was definitely correct...

When you expand the equation in the bracket you'll find out that you'll get a^6 + 4a^4 + !6a^2 - 4a^4 - 16a^2 -64. then your final result will be a^6 - 64
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Answer 2

Answer:the expression is equivalent, but the (a^2-4) term in not completely factored.

Step-by-step explanation: just got it right on edgen