Textbook Question
Solve each equation in Exercises 1 - 14 by factoring.
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1. Equations & Inequalities
Intro to Quadratic Equations
1:27 minutesProblem 16
Textbook Question
Solve each equation in Exercises 15–34 by the square root property.
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Start with the given equation: \$5x^2 = 45$.
Divide both sides of the equation by 5 to isolate \(x^2\): \(x^2 = \frac{45}{5}\).
Simplify the right side: \(x^2 = 9\).
Apply the square root property, which states that if \(x^2 = a\), then \(x = \pm \sqrt{a}\): \(x = \pm \sqrt{9}\).
Simplify the square root to find the two possible values for \(x\).
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Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Square Root Property
The square root property states that if x² = k, then x = ±√k. This method is used to solve quadratic equations that can be written in the form x² = a constant. It involves isolating the squared term and then taking the square root of both sides, remembering to include both positive and negative roots.
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Isolating the Variable Term
Before applying the square root property, the equation must be manipulated so that the squared term stands alone on one side. This often involves dividing or multiplying both sides of the equation to simplify it. For example, dividing both sides of 5x² = 45 by 5 isolates x².
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Simplifying Square Roots
After taking the square root of both sides, simplifying the radical expression is necessary. This includes factoring out perfect squares from under the root to write the answer in simplest form. For instance, √9 simplifies to 3, which makes the solution clearer and more exact.
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