1. Factorize x^6 - 1
2a) Factorize x^4 + x^2 + 1 (Hints:Compare with x^4 + 2(x^2) + 1)
2b) Factorize (x+1)^4 + (x+1)^2 + 1 by using the result of (a).
Correct the mistake in question 3-4 of the following questions.
3. x^4 - 1
=(x^2)^2 - 1
=(x^2 + 1)(x^2 - 1)
4. x^3 - 27(y^3)
= (x - 3y)^3
Write down a polynomial of degree 4 with each of the following:
5. four different factors of degree 1
6. two different factors of degree 2
7. one factor of degree 2 and two factors of degree 1