Evaluate the foll

We will use basic formula : (a + b)² = a² + b² + 2ab

Or, a² + b² = (a + b)² -2ab

Here,

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Applying above formula, we get,

x⁴ + 1 = (x² + 1)² - 2 × 1 × x²

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Hence, =

Separate the numerator terms,

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