factor this equation and solve

[cattyroughie]

x^4-8x+16=0

 

[Loren]

Please check for typos before posting.

 

[cattyroughie]

what do you mean

 

[Mrspi]

what do you mean

Loren means (and I agree!) that your equation as typed just doesn't "look right."

Please check to make sure you've typed it exactly as presented in your homework assignment.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

x^4-8x+16=0 <<< could it be:

x[sup:3w1ipham]4[/sup:3w1ipham] - 8x[sup:3w1ipham]2[/sup:3w1ipham] + 16 = 0

or

x[sup:3w1ipham]2[/sup:3w1ipham] - 8x + 16 = 0

 

[Denis]

what do you mean

We're asking you to check your equation because it's weird!

If you were a "clothes designer" helping aspiring clothes designers,
what would you do if a student asked you for help on a shirt
where the shirt pocket ends up at the back of the shirt?
Or if help on men's trousers was requested, and the fly zipper
was ending up at the back? :shock: