Upon factoring L(x)=(x^4)−16 as far as possible, which one is true?   A. L(x) has three linear factors B.L(x) has one irreducible quadratic factor, which is (x^2)+4. C.L(x) has no irreducible quadratic factor D.(x^4)−16 cannot be factored further E.L(x) has only one linear facto

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Upon factoring L(x)=(x^4)−16 as far as possible, which one is true?

 

A. L(x) has three linear factors

B.L(x) has one irreducible quadratic factor, which is (x^2)+4.

C.L(x) has no irreducible quadratic factor

D.(x^4)−16 cannot be factored further

E.L(x) has only one linear factor

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