College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter R - Section R.5 - Factoring Polynomials - R.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 57: 2

Answer

Prime (also known as irreducible) polynomials.

Work Step by Step

Polynomials that cannot be written as the product of two other polynomials excluding 1 and -1 are said to be prime or irreducible polynomials.
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