Sum
Solve:
x4 – 2x2 – 3 =0
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Solution
`x4 – 2x2 – 3 =0
`=> x^4 - 3x^2 + x^2 - 3 = 0`
`=> x^2(x^2 - 3) + 1(x^2 - 3) = 0`
`=> (x^2- 3)(x^2 + 1) = 0`
if `x^2 - 3 = 0` or `x^2 + 1 = 0`
`=> x^2 = 3 or x^2 = -1`(reject)
`=> x = +-sqrt3`
Concept: Quadratic Equations
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