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    Reduce the equation x4 − 13x2 + 36 = 0 into a quadratic equation and find the roots of the reduced quadratic equation.
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    Reduce the equation x4 − 13x2 + 36 = 0 into a quadratic equation and find the roots of the reduced quadratic equation.

    A.

    9, 4

    B.

    12, 3

    C.

    18, 2

    D.

    6, 6

    Correct option is A

    Given:

    x413x2+36=0x^4 - 13x^2 + 36 = 0​​

    Solution:

    Let y = x2, so the equation becomes:

    y213y+36=0y^2 - 13y + 36 = 0​​

    y213y+36=0y^2 - 13y + 36 = 0​​

    y29y4y+36=0y^2 - 9y - 4y + 36 = 0​​

    (y - 9)(y - 4) = 0

    y = 9  or y = 4

    Roots of original equation are 9 and 4 

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