Asked by Robo

Solve by factoring.

2x^4 + x^2 = 1

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Answered by Rebecca
Follow these steps:
1.Move all terms to one side of the equation, usually the left, using addition or subtraction.
2.Factor the equation completely.
3.Set each factor equal to zero, and solve.
4.List each solution from Step 3 as a solution to the original equation.
Answered by Robo
I understand that. Problem is that I am not getting the same answer as the book.

Sqrt 2/2 and - sqrt 2/2
Answered by Mike
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Answered by MathMate
Substitute y=x²
2y²+y-1=0
Solve to get
y=-1 or y=1/2
if x²=-1, x=±i
if x²=1/2, x=±(1/2)=±(√2)/2
Answered by MathMate
if x²=1/2, x=±√(1/2)=±(√2)/2
Answered by algebra
Thanks! got it.
Answered by MathMate
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