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: 16

Answer

$x=i\sqrt 3, -i\sqrt 3$

Work Step by Step

$x^4+2x^2-3=0$ $y=x^2$ $(x^2)^2+2x^2-3=0$ $y^2+2y-3=0$ $(y+3)(y-1)=0$ $(x^2+3)(x^2-1)=0$ $(x^2+3)(x+1)(x-1)=0$ $x+1=0$ $x=-1$ $x-1=0$ $x=1$ $x^2+3=0$ $x^2=-3$ $\sqrt {x^2} = \sqrt {-3}$ $x = \sqrt {3*-1}$ $x=i\sqrt 3$ $x=±i\sqrt 3$
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