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X^4+x^2-12=0 factored

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Answer:

(x^2 + 4) (x + sqrt(3)) (x - sqrt(3))

Explanation:

let a = x^2

a^2 + a - 12 = 0

(a + 4) (a - 3) = 0

(x^2 + 4)(x^2 - 3) = 0

factored form: (x^2 + 4) (x + sqrt(3)) (x - sqrt(3))

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