Factoring x^2 + 64: Is it Possible?

[mathdad]

Factor x^2 + 64.

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

Right?

 

[topsquark]

Factor x^2 + 64.

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

Right?

Yeppers!

-Dan

 

[mathdad]

Cool.