Math Problem Statement

Find the real solutions of the following equation: \(\frac{1}{2x^2} - 9x^4 + 5 = 0\)

Solution

It seems that only part of the text was extracted. I will now focus on the equation visible in the image to solve it manually.

The equation appears to be: 12x29x4+5=0\frac{1}{2x^2} - 9x^4 + 5 = 0

Let's solve this equation step by step.

1. Move all terms to one side:

12x2=9x45\frac{1}{2x^2} = 9x^4 - 5

Multiply both sides by 2x22x^2 to eliminate the fraction: 1=2x2(9x45)1 = 2x^2(9x^4 - 5)

Now, simplify: 1=18x610x21 = 18x^6 - 10x^2

2. Rearrange the equation:

18x610x21=018x^6 - 10x^2 - 1 = 0

This is a quartic equation. Let y=x2y = x^2, transforming the equation into a cubic in yy: 18y310y1=018y^3 - 10y - 1 = 0

Now, I will solve this cubic equation for yy.The solutions to the cubic equation 18y310y1=018y^3 - 10y - 1 = 0 are complex and not simple real numbers. This suggests that the original equation might not have real solutions. However, to further verify this, we could analyze the discriminant of the equation to confirm the absence of real roots.

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How can you determine whether a polynomial equation has real or complex solutions?
  2. What methods are available for solving cubic equations, both analytically and numerically?
  3. How does the substitution y=x2y = x^2 help simplify higher-degree polynomial equations?
  4. What are the conditions for an equation to have real, multiple, or complex roots?
  5. How can graphing help in visually determining the nature of solutions to a polynomial?

Tip: When faced with complex solutions, graphing the function can offer a visual perspective on where the real parts lie (if any).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Equations
Cubic Equations
Polynomial Equations

Formulas

Multiplication of both sides by a common denominator to eliminate fractions
Transformation of a quartic equation to a cubic equation using substitution

Theorems

Discriminant Analysis for Cubic Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12