To solve the equation \( 196 = j^2 \), you take the square root of both sides.
\[ j = \sqrt{196} \quad \text{or} \quad j = -\sqrt{196} \]
Calculating the square root:
\[ \sqrt{196} = 14 \]
So, the solutions are:
\[ j = 14 \quad \text{or} \quad j = -14 \]
Thus, the possible values for \( j \) are 14 and -14.
From your responses, the correct answers are:
- 14
- -14
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