The correct option is B ±√2
x4+1x4 =14
Adding 2 on both sides,x4+1x4 +2=14+2
(x2+1x2)2=16⇒x2+1x2=±4
Neglecting the negative sign, as sum of squares of two real numbers cannot be negative.
x2+1x2 =4
Substracting 2 from both the sides, x2+1x2−2=4−2⇒(x−1x)2=2⇒x−1x=±√2