Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter R - Review of Basic Concepts - Chapter R Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 83: 70

Answer

$(13y^2+1)(13y^2-1)$

Work Step by Step

Use the formula $A^2-B^2=(A+B)(A-B)$, we have $169y^4-1=(13y^2)^2-1^2=(13y^2+1)(13y^2-1)$ optional: $(13y^2+1)(13y^2-1)=(13y^2+1)(\sqrt {13}y+1)(\sqrt {13}y-1)$
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