Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.4 Factor and Solve Polynomial Equations - 5.4 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 359: 64d

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Build a table of values for $y^4+y^3$ To solve $ax^4+bx^3=c$, we multiply both sides by $\frac{a^3}{b^4}$ As a result, $(\frac{ax}{b})^4+(\frac{ax}{b})^3=\frac{a^3c}{b^4}$ Thus, we will find $y$ that gives a value close to $\frac{a^3c}{b^4}$ in the table and solve $\frac{ax}{b}=y$.
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