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(x + y)(x - y)(x2 + y2)(x4 + y4) is equal to:

  1. x4 + y4

  2. x8 + y8

  3. x8 - y8

  4. 2x6y6

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Using the formula,

[∵(x - y)(x + y) = x2 - y2]

(x + y)(x - y)(x2 + y2)(x4 + y4)

⇒ [(x + y)(x - y)](x2 + y2)(x4 + y4)

⇒ [(x2 - y2)(x2 + y2)](x4 + y4)

⇒ [(x4 - y4)(x4 + y4)]

⇒ (x8 - y8)

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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