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Pre-algebra

Found in: Page 480

Book edition Common Core Edition

Author(s) Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Timothy D. Kanold, Lee Stiff

Pages 183 pages

ISBN 9780547587776

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Short Answer

Solve the equation. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Write an equation that has exactly two solutions, 1.5 and -1.5

The equation is $x^{2} = 2.25$ .

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Step by Step Solution

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Step 1. Given Information.

The given square roots are $1.5 and - 1.5$ .

Step 2. Calculation.

The equation can be written as,

$\begin{matrix} x^{2} = 2.25 \\ x = {(2.25)}^{\frac{1}{2}} \\ = \pm 1.5 \end{matrix}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The equation is $x^{2} = 2.25$ .

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