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Level 7 - NCEA Level 2

Variable substitution method

Interactive practice questions

We want to solve the following equation for $x$x: $x^4-34x^2+225=0$x434x2+225=0.

a

What substitution can we make to reduce this equation to a quadratic in the variable $p$p?

b

Substitute $p=x^2$p=x2 into the equation and solve for $p$p.

c

Now solve for $x$x using your previous answer as a reference. Write all solutions on the same line, separated by a comma.

Easy
4min

We want to solve the following equation for $x$x: $25x^4-65x^2+36=0$25x465x2+36=0.

Easy
7min

Consider the equation $81x^4-117x^2+36=0$81x4117x2+36=0.

Easy
5min

Consider the equation $\left(4x+8\right)^2+16\left(4x+8\right)+48=0$(4x+8)2+16(4x+8)+48=0.

Easy
3min
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Outcomes

M7-6

Manipulate rational, exponential, and logarithmic algebraic expressions

91261

Apply algebraic methods in solving problems

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