Equations reducible to quadratics

Equations reducible to quadratics

Secondary 2
6 marks
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  1. Solve \(x^2-3x-10=0\).[2]
  2. Hence solve
    1. \((p^2-4p)^2-3(p^2-4p)-10=0\), and[2]
    2. \(9y^4-9y^2-10=0\), giving real solutions only.[2]

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