Identify Base and Exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in the expression 64−x4.Base: 64 and xExponent: 4 for x
Express 64 as Term: Express 64 as a term raised to the power of 4.64=4×4×4×4=44
Write as Difference of Terms: Write the expression as a difference of two terms raised to the power of 4. 64−x4=(44)−x4
Check for Factoring: Check if the expression can be factored as a difference of squares.(44)−x4 can be written as (42)2−(x2)2= (16)2−(x2)2= (16−x2)(16+x2)
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