Factor the Polynomial Completely $p ( x ) = x ^ { 6 } - 6 x ^ { 4 } + 9 x ^ { 2 }$

question 20

Essay

Factor the polynomial completely. $p ( x ) = x ^ { 6 } - 6 x ^ { 4 } + 9 x ^ { 2 }$

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