Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation: 1/x^2 - 4x^(1/4) = 0

Solution

To solve the equation:

1x24x14=0\frac{1}{x^2} - 4x^{\frac{1}{4}} = 0

let's follow these steps:

  1. Isolate terms: Move one term to the other side to make it easier to solve for xx.

    1x2=4x14\frac{1}{x^2} = 4x^{\frac{1}{4}}

  2. Rewrite in terms of powers: Rewrite both terms in terms of powers of xx.

    • The left side, 1x2\frac{1}{x^2}, is equivalent to x2x^{-2}.
    • The right side, 4x144x^{\frac{1}{4}}, is already in terms of a power of xx.

    So the equation becomes:

    x2=4x14x^{-2} = 4x^{\frac{1}{4}}

  3. Rewrite equation by making the powers equal: Divide both sides by x14x^{\frac{1}{4}} to express it as a single power of xx.

    This yields:

    x94=4x^{-\frac{9}{4}} = 4

  4. Solve for xx: Rewrite x94=4x^{-\frac{9}{4}} = 4 in terms of radicals and solve for xx by taking appropriate powers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Rational Equations

Formulas

x^a * x^b = x^(a + b)

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12