SOLUTION: Solve the equation. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Simplify your answers completely.) (x^2 - 1) (x^2 - 9) = 0

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Question 1130450: Solve the equation. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Simplify your answers completely.)
(x^2 - 1) (x^2 - 9) = 0
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%5E2+-+1%29+%28x%5E2+-+9%29+=+0
%28x+-+1%29%28x%2B1%29+%28x+-+3%29+%28x%2B3%29=+0
if %28x+-+1%29+=+0=>x=1
if %28x+%2B1%29+=+0=>x=-1
if +%28x+-+3%29+=+0=>x=3
if +%28x%2B3%29+=+0=>x=-3