The polynomial is .
Find the factors.
\ (Original equation)
(Subtract
from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Subtraction:
)
(Write in form
)
(Factor the difference of the squares:
)
or
(Apply zero productive property)
Solutions are and
.
Check solution for -values.
Case (i):
\ (Original equation)
(Substitute
)
(Evaluate powers:
)
(Add:
)
Case (ii):
\ (Original equation)
(Substitute
)
(Evaluate powers:
)
(Add:
)
Solutions are and
.