Solve the Inequality $8 - x ^ { 2 } > 4 + x ^ { 4 }$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality $8 - x ^ { 2 } > 4 + x ^ { 4 }$ Be careful. The graphs cross twice.

• A) \(0 < x < 1.7\)
• B) \(- 3.77 < x < 3.77\)
• C) \(3.1 < x < 5.1\)
• D) \(- 1.25 < x < 1.25\)

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