Solve for all real values of x.
\( x^2 - 7 = 0 \)
Add 7 to both sides:
\( x^2 - 7 + 7 = 0 + 7 \)
\( x^2 = 7 \)
Take the square root of both sides:
\( \sqrt{x^2} = \pm \sqrt{7} \)
\( x = \pm \sqrt{7} \)
Solutions: \( x = \sqrt{7}, x = -\sqrt{7} \)