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  • 13-03-2016
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(-10a^4)+(-10a^2)=-200 .... find value of a

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  • 13-03-2016
(-10a⁴)+(-10a²)=-200
we can simplify this expression if we divide all terms by 10
-10a⁴-10a²=-200
-a⁴-a²=-20
a⁴+a²-20=0

a²=z

z²+z-20=0

Now, we solve this square equation:
z=[-1⁺₋√(1+80)]/2=(-1⁺₋9)/2
We have two solutions:
z₁=(-1-9)/2=-5
z₂=(-1+9)/2=4

a²=z
so:
a²=-5  ⇒a=⁺₋√-5  This solution is not valid.
a²=4    ⇒a=⁺₋√4
We have two solution:
a₁=-2
a₂=2

Answer: the value of a can be -2 or 2.




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