Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
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Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Test - Page 181: 11

Answer

$\pm1,\pm4$.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Treat $x^2$ as a unit and factor the equation to get $(x^2-1)(x^2-16)=0$ Step 2. For $x^2-1=0$ we have $x=\pm1$ Step 3. For $x^2-16=0$ we have $x=\pm4$ Step 4. The solutions are $x=\pm1$ and $x=\pm4$.
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