Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods - Exercise Set - Page 787: 14

Answer

$x= -3, 3, -3i, 3i$

Work Step by Step

$z^4=81$ $\sqrt {z^4} = \sqrt {81}$ $±z^2 = ±9$ $\sqrt {x^2}=\sqrt 9$ $x=±3$ $\sqrt {x^2}=\sqrt{-9}$ $x=\sqrt {-1*9}$ $x=3\sqrt{-1}$ $x=±3i$
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