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Real Solutions Forming an Arithmetic Sequence (Posted on 2024-07-02)

Determine the real values of q so that the equation given by x⁴-40*x²+q=0 has real solutions forming an arithmetic sequence.

Submitted by K Sengupta

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q=144.
The equation: x⁴ - 40x² + 144 = 0 has 4 roots in arithmetic sequence.
These are:(-6,-2,2,6).
For an explanation, refer to:
The solution submitted by Brian Smith in this location.
The solution submitted by Larry in this location.

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Subject	Author	Date
solution	Larry	2024-07-02 11:46:58
Solution	Brian Smith	2024-07-02 11:15:22

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