Factoring x^2 + 64: Is it Possible?

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Factor x^2 + 64.

I say it cannot be factored because the expression is irreducible over integers.

Right?
 

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RTCNTC said:
Factor x^2 + 64.

I say it cannot be factored because the expression is irreducible over integers.

Right?
Yeppers!

-Dan
 

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