Answer:
x = ± 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
(x² + 4)² - 11(x² + 4) + 24 = 0
Use the substitution
u = x² + 4, then
u² - 11u + 24 = 0 ← in standard form
(u - 3)(u - 8) = 0
Equate each factor to zero and solve for u
u - 3 = 0 ⇒ u = 3
u - 8 = 0 ⇒ u = 8
Change u back into terms of x
x² + 4 = 8 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
x² = 4 ( take the square root of both sides )
x = ± [tex]\sqrt{4}[/tex] = ± 2
One value of x tat is a solution is x = 2
