Question

Factorise the following:

p(x² + 1) – 2q(x² + 1)

Answer 1

Given expression: p(x² + 1) – 2q(x² + 1)

Step-wise calculation:

1. Identify the common factor in both terms:

(x² + 1)

2. Factor out (x² + 1) from both terms:

p(x² + 1) – 2q(x² + 1) = (x² + 1)(p – 2q) ]