4.3-4.5 · Equations, inequalities and graphs: cubics and substitutionLesson 5 of 9
Using substitution to solve a related equation: powers of x
In x⁴ - 5x² + 4 = 0, let u = x². Solve the quadratic in u, then turn each u back into x and reject what is impossible.
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