Question

I need this factored. x^2n + 10x^n +16

Answer 1

(x^n+8) (x^n+2)

Explanation:

x^2n + 10x^n +16

Let x^n = m

m^2 + 10m +16

Factor

What 2 numbers multiply to 16 and add to 10

2*8 =16

2+8 = 10

(m+8) (m+2)

Replace m with x^n

(x^n+8) (x^n+2)