SOLUTION: the value of "a" in the equation a^8 - 17a^4 + 16 =

SOLUTION: the value of "a" in the equation a^8 - 17a^4 + 16 =

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Question 499224: the value of "a" in the equation a^8 - 17a^4 + 16 =
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to set that expression to some number first.
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