Question

given the equation, $x^2 - 49 = 0$. what is the solution to this equation? use the keypad to enter your answer in the box. additional symbols can be found using the drop - down arrows at the top of the keypad. the solutions of the can be written as : $x = \square$.

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the squared term

$x^2 = 49$

Step2: Take square root of both sides

$x = \pm\sqrt{49}$

Step3: Calculate square root

$x = \pm7$

Answer:

$x = 7$ and $x = -7$