Find the integer values of p and q.

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In summary, to find the integer values of p and q, algebraic methods such as substitution or elimination can be used to solve for the unknown variables in the given equations. The possible solutions for p and q can vary and there can be multiple solutions. The restrictions on the values of p and q depend on the given equations, and to determine if a solution is correct, it can be checked by substituting the values into the original equations.
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For what integers p and q is where \(\displaystyle x=\sqrt {29}+\sqrt {89}\) is a root of the equation \(\displaystyle x^4+px^2+q=0\)
 
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For what integers p and q is where \(\displaystyle x=\sqrt {29}+\sqrt {89}\) is a root of the equation \(\displaystyle x^4+px^2+q=0\)
If $x=\sqrt {29}+\sqrt {89}$ then $x^2 = 29+89 + 2\sqrt{29*89} = 118 + 2\sqrt{29*89}$, and $(x^2 - 118)^2 = 4*29*89$. That is, $x^4 - 236x^2 + (118^2 - 4*29*89) = 0$, or $x^4 - 236 x^2 + 3600 = 0.$ So $p=-236,\ q=3600.$
 

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Are there any restrictions on the values of p and q?

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