Question
Solve the equation
x1=−162,x2=162
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.044274,x2≈1.044274
Evaluate
(x×1)4(x3)4=2
Simplify
More Steps

Evaluate
(x×1)4(x3)4
Multiply the exponents
(x×1)4x3×4
Any expression multiplied by 1 remains the same
x4×x3×4
Multiply the numbers
x4×x12
Use the product rule an×am=an+m to simplify the expression
x4+12
Add the numbers
x16
x16=2
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
x=±162
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x=162x=−162
Solution
x1=−162,x2=162
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.044274,x2≈1.044274
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