Solve the Equation by Making an Appropriate Substitution $$x ^ { 4 } - 29 x ^ { 2 } + 100 = 0$$

question 49

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
- $$x ^ { 4 } - 29 x ^ { 2 } + 100 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 2,2 , - 5,5 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 4,25 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 2,5 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 2 i , 2 i , - 5 i , 5 i \}\)

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