SOLUTION: Write the expression 13m^8-3m^4+4 in quadratic form, if possible?

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Question 244634: Write the expression 13m^8-3m^4+4 in quadratic form, if possible?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: If you let z=m%5E4, then z%5E2=%28m%5E4%29%5E2=m%5E8 or in short z%5E2=m%5E8. Using z=m%5E4 and z%5E2=m%5E8, can you see the proper substitutions needed to make a quadratic? If not, let me know and I'll be happy to help.