Express x⁴ + y⁴ + z⁴ - 2y²z² - 2z²x² - 2x²y² as the product of four factors.

In summary, the expression being factored is x⁴ + y⁴ + z⁴ - 2y²z² - 2z²x² - 2x²y². The final product has four factors: (x² + y² + z²), (x² + y² - 2yz), (x² + z² - 2xz), and (y² + z² - 2xy).
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Homework Statement



Express [tex]x^4 + y^4 + z^4 - 2y^2z^2 - 2z^2x^2 - 2x^2y^2[/tex] as the product of four factors.


2. The attempt at a solution

[tex](x-y-z)(-x+y-z)(-x-y+z)(x+y+z)[/tex]
 
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If you really just want someone to check, that works fine.
 
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Ok, thanks!
 

FAQ: Express x⁴ + y⁴ + z⁴ - 2y²z² - 2z²x² - 2x²y² as the product of four factors.

What is the expression being factored?

The expression being factored is x⁴ + y⁴ + z⁴ - 2y²z² - 2z²x² - 2x²y².

How many factors are in the final product?

There are four factors in the final product.

What is the first factor?

The first factor is (x² + y² + z²).

What is the second factor?

The second factor is (x² + y² - 2yz).

What is the third factor?

The third factor is (x² + z² - 2xz).

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