SOLUTION: Hello and thank you for any help provided. The question is solve 2m^4=128m^2 So far I've got 2m^2=128 but can't figure squares effectively. Confusing to me. Thank you, Rache

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Question 952648: Hello and thank you for any help provided. The question is
solve 2m^4=128m^2
So far I've got 2m^2=128 but can't figure squares effectively. Confusing to me.
Thank you,
Rachell

Found 2 solutions by macston, ankor@dixie-net.com:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2m%5E2=128 Divide each side by 2.
m%5E2=64 Find the square root of each side.
m=8 or m=-8 ANSWER: m is plus or minus 8.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
next divide both sides by 2
Find the square root of 64, which is 8