Question
solve for x. express your answer in simplest form if necessary.
16 = x^2
x = ?
16 = x^2
x = ?
Answers
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To solve the equation \( 16 = x^2 \), we can take the square root of both sides.
Taking the square root gives us:
\[
x = \pm \sqrt{16}
\]
Since \(\sqrt{16} = 4\), we have:
\[
x = \pm 4
\]
Thus, the solutions are:
\[
x = 4 \quad \text{or} \quad x = -4
\]
Taking the square root gives us:
\[
x = \pm \sqrt{16}
\]
Since \(\sqrt{16} = 4\), we have:
\[
x = \pm 4
\]
Thus, the solutions are:
\[
x = 4 \quad \text{or} \quad x = -4
\]