Question

Factor the polynomial completely. b^6-3b^4-2b^2+6

Answer 1

(b^2 - 3) (b^4 - 2)

Explanation:

b^6-3b^4-2b^2+6

Break into 2 parts:

b^6-3b^4 = b^4(b^2 - 3)

-2b^2+6 = -2(b^2 - 3)

Put these 2 together:

(b^2 - 3) (b^4 - 2)