Solve Equations That Are Quadratic in Form
Solve the Equation $$x ^ { 4 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 24 = 0$$

question 96

Multiple Choice

Solve Equations That Are Quadratic in Form
Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
- $$x ^ { 4 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 24 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ - 2,2 , - \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 6 } , \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 6 } \}\)
• B) \(\{ - \sqrt { 6 } , \sqrt { 6 } , - 2 i , 2 i \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 4,6 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 2 , i \sqrt { 6 } \}\)

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