The roots of the equation x4−8x2−9 = 0 are
3i , 2
Equation x4−8x2−9 = 0
⇒ x4−9x2+x2−9 = 0 ⇒ x2(x2−9)+1(x2−9) = 0
⇒ (x2+1)(x2−9) = 0 ⇒ x = ±i, ±3