Factor the Expression Completely $25 x ^ { 8 } + 1$

question 52

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression completely. $25 x ^ { 8 } + 1$

• A) The expression is prime.
• B) \(\quad \left( 5 x ^ { 4 } + 1 \right) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(\quad \left( 5 x ^ { 4 } - 1 \right) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(\quad \left( 5 x ^ { 4 } + 1 \right) \left( 5 x ^ { 4 } - 1 \right)\)

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