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    x^4-2x^2-15=0

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    x4-2x2-15 = 0


    (x2-5)( x2+3) = 0


    So either   x2+3 = 0    Or     x2-5 = 0


    x2+3 = 0  -->   x2 = -3  --> cannot be solved


    x2-5 = 0  -->    x2 = 5   -->  x = +/- √5



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