SOLUTION: Solve the equation for the variable x. The constant a represents a positive real number. x^4-17ax^2+16a^2=0

SOLUTION: Solve the equation for the variable x. The constant a represents a positive real number. x^4-17ax^2+16a^2=0

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Question 1038123: Solve the equation for the variable x. The constant a represents a positive real number.
x^4-17ax^2+16a^2=0
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^4-17ax^2+16a^2=0
(x^2-16a)(x^2-a)=0
x^2=16a
x=+/-4(sqrt(a))
x^2=a
x= +/- sqrt (a)
check
256a^2-272z^2+16a^2=0
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