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If x² - 5x + 4 is a factor of x⁴ - px² + q, then what are the values of p and q respectively?
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The correct answer is
17, 16
By factoring and comparing coefficients, the correct values of p and q are 17 and 16 respectively. Hence, the correct answer is (a) 17, 16.
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