I have this exercise, that i must factor it.
$4 - 64a^2b^2c^4d^8$
I resolve like this:
$= (2 - 8abc^2d^4)(2 + 8abc^2d^4)$
According to the exercise guide, this is the final result.
But, should not it be further factorized? , because it can be divided even between 2.
$2(1 - 4abc^2d^4)2(1 + 4abc^2d^4)$
Is my thought correct? Is it necessary? or is it totally wrong?
Yes, you can further factorize them that way.
$$2^2(1 - 4abc^2d^4)(1 + 4abc^2d^4)$$