Mathematics
If x4 - 5x2 + 4 = 0; the values of x are :
1 or 2
± 1 or ± 2
-1 and 2
-2, -1, 1 or 2
Quadratic Equations
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Answer
Given,
⇒ x4 - 5x2 + 4 = 0
⇒ x4 - 4x2 - x2 + 4 = 0
⇒ x2(x2 - 4) - 1(x2 - 4) = 0
⇒ (x2 - 1)(x2 - 4) = 0
⇒ x2 - 1 = 0 or x2 - 4 = 0
⇒ x2 = 1 or x2 = 4
⇒ x = or x =
⇒ x = ± 1 or x = ± 2.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
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