SOLUTION: This problem is in quadratic expressions and inequalities. Find all real and imaginary solutions to the equation. I am lost. Please help a^4 +6aČ +8 = 0

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Question 329735: This problem is in quadratic expressions and inequalities. Find all real and imaginary solutions to the equation. I am lost. Please help

a^4 +6aČ +8 = 0
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This problem is in quadratic expressions and inequalities. Find all real and imaginary solutions to the equation. I am lost. Please help
a^4 +6aČ +8 = 0
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%28a%5E2+%2B+4%29%2A%28a%5E2+%2B+2%29+=+0
Can you finish it?
a%5E2+%2B+4+=+0
a = ± 2i
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a%5E2+%2B+2+=+0
a = ± i*sqrt(2)