Solve for x. 2x^2/x^4=8
2x²/x⁴=82(x²/x⁴)=82(1/x²)=82=8x²x²=2/8x²=1/4x=⁺₋√(1/4)x=⁺₋1/2Answer: we have two solutions: -1/2 and 1/2
the x^2 cancels\(\frac{2x^2}{x^4} =8\)\(\frac{2}{x^2} =8\)times both sides by x^22=8x^2divide both sidesby 81/4=x^2sqrt both sides+/-1/2=xx=-1/2 and 1/2