SOLUTION: How do I factor or solve this equation? {{{ b^4 + 112 = 23b^2 }}} I have it now as {{{ b^4 - 23b^2 + 112 = 0 }}} but cannot find a way to factor it.

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: How do I factor or solve this equation? {{{ b^4 + 112 = 23b^2 }}} I have it now as {{{ b^4 - 23b^2 + 112 = 0 }}} but cannot find a way to factor it.      Log On


   

Question 32753: How do I factor or solve this equation?
+b%5E4+%2B+112+=+23b%5E2+
I have it now as +b%5E4+-+23b%5E2+%2B+112+=+0+ but cannot find a way to factor it.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b~4-23b~2+112=0 or (b~2-14)(b~2-8)=0 b~2=14 or b~2=8