SOLUTION: 1-x^8=65 and 1-x^4=64 find the value of x

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Question 630698: 1-x^8=65 and 1-x^4=64 find the value of x
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Both x%5E8 and x%5E4 must be positive (or zero). There is no way subtract such a number from 1 and get either 64 or 65. So these equations are not possible...

...unless complex numbers are allowed.

If there is a mistake in what you posted, then re-post a corrected problem. If you posted the equations correctly, please re-post your problem in the "Complex Numbers" section so the tutors know that complex numbers are expected.