Solve each equation. See Example.1and Example.2.
EXAMPLE
Solving Equations Quadratic in Form
Solve each equation.
(a) (x + 1)2/3 − (x + 1)1/3 − 2 = 0
(b) 6x−2 + x−1 = 2
(a)
Both proposed solutions check, so the solution set is {−2, 7}.
b.
Both proposed solutions check, so the solution set is
.
EXAMPLE
Solving an Equation Quadratic in Form
Solve 12x4 − 11x2 + 2 = 0.
SOLUTION

Check that the solution set is
.
2x−2/5 − x−1/5 −1=0
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