SOLUTION: Write the polynomial equation m^6 + 5m^3 - 10 = 0 in quadratic form. How do I do that^^? Please Help!

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Question 535545: Write the polynomial equation m^6 + 5m^3 - 10 = 0 in quadratic form.
How do I do that^^? Please Help!
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Quadratic form means the highest order (power) is 2 (such as x^2).


m^6 = (m^3)^2. So make u= m^3 and rewrite the equation with u.


u^2 + 5u - 10 = 0
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