Explanation Given: The expression m 4 − 16 4 m 2 − 16 . Explanation: Consider the following expression: m 4 − 16 4 m 2 − 16 Factor the numerator and denominator as follows: m 4 − 16 4 m 2 − 16 = ( m 2 ) 2 − 4 2 ( 2 m ) 2 − 4 2 = ( m 2 + 4 ) ( m 2 − 4 ) ( 2 m + 4 ) ( 2 m − 4 ) = (

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