document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=947973>Question 947973</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Solve for the roots in the following equation. Hint: Factor both quadratic expressions.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(x^4 + 5x^2 - 36)(2x^2 + 9x - 5) = 0<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So then the roots are,<BR>\n" );
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