complete factorization
y^4-25y^2+144
(^) denotes following number is Power
y^4 - 25y^2 + 144
You might try replacing y^2 with x. Therefore your statement becomes:
x^2 - 25x + 144
...which is easier to factor.
y^4-25y^2+144
(^) denotes following number is Power
y^4 - 25y^2 + 144
You might try replacing y^2 with x. Therefore your statement becomes:
x^2 - 25x + 144
...which is easier to factor.