Factor a^-(b+c)^
M Mrspi Senior Member Joined Dec 17, 2005 Messages 2,128 Nov 27, 2006 #2 Re: Factoring when either square is a square of a polynomial icetherogue said: Factor a^-(b+c)^ Click to expand... Well....your typing of this problem is ambiguous, to say the least!! I wonder if you mean this: a<SUP>2</SUP> - (b + c)<SUP>2</SUP> If that's the case, use the pattern for factoring a difference of two squares: x<SUP>2</SUP> - y<SUP>2</SUP> = (x + y)(x - y) If I've misinterpreted your problem, please repost with clarification.
Re: Factoring when either square is a square of a polynomial icetherogue said: Factor a^-(b+c)^ Click to expand... Well....your typing of this problem is ambiguous, to say the least!! I wonder if you mean this: a<SUP>2</SUP> - (b + c)<SUP>2</SUP> If that's the case, use the pattern for factoring a difference of two squares: x<SUP>2</SUP> - y<SUP>2</SUP> = (x + y)(x - y) If I've misinterpreted your problem, please repost with clarification.