Solve the Equation $\left( x ^ { 2 } - 13 \right) ^ { 2 } + 3 \left( x ^ { 2 } - 13 \right) - 4 = 0$

question 105

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation $\left( x ^ { 2 } - 13 \right) ^ { 2 } + 3 \left( x ^ { 2 } - 13 \right) - 4 = 0$ . (Find all real and complex solutions.)

• A) \(\pm 3 , \pm \sqrt { 14 } i\)
• B) \(\pm 13 , \pm \sqrt { 14 } i\)
• C) \(\pm 3 , \pm \sqrt { 14 }\)
• D) \(\pm 13 , \pm 14 i\)
• E) \(\pm 9 , \pm 14\)

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