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2 years ago

What are the solutions of the equation x4 – 5x2 – 36 = 0? Use factoring to solve.

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1 answer:

pentagon [3]2 years ago

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Answer:

x=+/-3

Step-by-step explanation:

x^4-5x^2-36=0

factor

(x^2-9)(x^2+4)=0

split into 2 equations because one of these terms will need to equal zero for the eqation to be true

x^2-9=0 x^2+4=0

x^2=9 x^2=-4

x=+/-3 no real numbers

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