SOLUTION: Solve the Equation 3t4=-2t2+8

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Question 744078: Solve the Equation
3t4=-2t2+8

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the Equation
3t4=-2t2+8
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3t^4 + 2t^2 - 8 = 0
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3t^4 + 6t^2-4t^2 -8 = 0
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3t^2(t^2+2)-4(t^2+2) = 0
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(t^2+2)(3t^2-4) = 0
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t = +-sqrt(2)i or t = +-sqrt(4/3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.