can x^2+y^2 and x^2-y^2 be factored?

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2007-03-10 05:10:41 · 3 answers · asked by Josh Muller 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

x² + y ² is prime. cannot be factored

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difference of two squares

x² - y²

(x - y)(x + y)

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2007-03-10 08:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x^2 + y^2 can't be factored
x^2 - y^2 can be factored, it is a difference of squares
it equals (x+y)(x-y)

2007-03-10 13:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by Teacher05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Number 1 No
Number 2 Yes, (x+y)(x-y)
PLease give me best answer thanks

2007-03-10 13:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋