MCQ
The value of $a^4 - b^4$ is:
  • A
    $(a^2 - b^2)(a + b)(a - b)$
  • B
    $(a^2 - b^2)(a - b)(a - b)$
  • $(a^2 + b^2)(a + b)(a - b)$
  • D
    $(a^2 + b^2)(a + b)^2$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$(a^2 + b^2)(a + b)(a - b)$
$a4 - b4$
$= (a^2)^2 - (b^2)^2$ = $(a^2 + b^2)(a^2 - b^2)$​​​​​​​
$= (a^2 + b^2)(a + b)(a - b)$

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