The document provides a step-by-step solution to transform the equation x^2 - 4 = 0 into a polynomial equation in terms of x and then solve for x. It uses the substitution u = x^2 to get u - 4 = 0, which can be factored into (u - 4)(u - 4) = 0. Setting each factor equal to 0 yields u = 4 or u = 4, and substituting back gives x = ±2 or x = ±2.
The document provides a step-by-step solution to transform the equation x^2 - 4 = 0 into a polynomial equation in terms of x and then solve for x. It uses the substitution u = x^2 to get u - 4 = 0, which can be factored into (u - 4)(u - 4) = 0. Setting each factor equal to 0 yields u = 4 or u = 4, and substituting back gives x = ±2 or x = ±2.
The document provides a step-by-step solution to transform the equation x^2 - 4 = 0 into a polynomial equation in terms of x and then solve for x. It uses the substitution u = x^2 to get u - 4 = 0, which can be factored into (u - 4)(u - 4) = 0. Setting each factor equal to 0 yields u = 4 or u = 4, and substituting back gives x = ±2 or x = ±2.