Choices for value of k are -2, 1,3. Need to understand how to do this. Thank you.
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Given x^4 – 4x^2 + x + k = 0

Have x=4 real roots

Put x=4 in the equation
4^4 – 4*4^2 + 4+ k = 0
k=-196

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