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Hey
How do you solve x^4-2x^2+1=0?

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you make it (x^2 -1)^2=0 by inspecting it as a quadratic in x^2
x^2 - 1=0
x^2=1
x=1 or -1


Also that polynomials q is from 3 unit. i'll do it in a sec.
 
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Thanks
Oh sorry I will move it to the 3 unit thread
 

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