Question

factorise algebraic expressions 8-4a-2a³+a⁴

Answer 1

Answer:

(2 - a) (4 - a³)

Step-by-step explanation:

8-4a-2a³+a⁴

= (8 - 2a³) - (4a - a⁴)

= 2(4 - a³) - a(4 - a³)

= (2 - a) (4 - a³)