Factorize the algebraic expression $9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256$.

Given:

The given expression is $9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256$.

To do:

We have to factorize the algebraic expression $9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256$.

Solution:

Factorizing algebraic expressions:

Factorizing an algebraic expression implies writing the expression as a product of two or more factors. Factorization is the reverse of distribution. 

An algebraic expression is factored completely when it is written as a product of prime factors.

$9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256$ can be written as,

$9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256=(9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4)-256$

$9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256=[(3a^2)^2-2(3a^2)(4b^2)+(4b^2)^2]-256$             [Since $9a^4=(3a^2)^2, 16b^4=(4b^2)^2$ and $24a^2b^2=2(3a^2)(4b^2)$]

Here, we can observe that the given expression is of the form $m^2-2mn+n^2$. So, by using the formula $(m-n)^2=m^2-2mn+n^2$, we can factorize the given expression.

Here,

$m=3a^2$ and $n=4b^2$ 

Therefore,

$9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256=[(3a^2)^2-2(3a^2)(4b^2)+(4b^2)^2]-256$

$9a^4-24a^2b^2+16b^4-256=(3a^2-4b^2)^2-256$

Now,

$(3a^2-4b^2)^2-256$ can be written as,

$(3a^2-4b^2)^2-256=(3a^2-4b^2)^2-(16)^2$        [Since $256=(16)^2$]

Using  the formula $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$, we can factorize $(3a^2-4b^2)^2-(16)^2$ as,

$(3a^2-4b^2)^2-256=(3a^2-4b^2)^2-(16)^2$

$(3a^2-4b^2)^2-256=(3a^2-4b^2+16)(3a^2-4b^2-16)$

Hence, the given expression can be factorized as $(3a^2-4b^2+16)(3a^2-4b^2-16)$.

Akhileshwar Nani

e

Updated on: 10-Apr-2023

168 Views

Kickstart Your Career

Get certified by completing the course

Get Started