 Solution (source code)

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= Solution
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Factor
$$
x^4-x^2-2=(x^2-2)(x^2+1).
$$
The roots are $\pm\sqrt2,\pm i$, so the <splitting field> is $\mathbb Q(\sqrt2,i)$. The real quadratic <field> $\mathbb Q(\sqrt2)$ does not contain $i$, which adds a further degree two. Therefore
$$
\boxed{[\mathbb Q(\sqrt2,i):\mathbb Q]=4.}
$$

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