Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Chapter Review - Page 271: 51

Answer

$x=\{ -3,3 \}$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, the given equation, $ 5x^2-45=0 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} 5x^2-45&=0 \\ 5x^2&=45 \\\\ \dfrac{5x^2}{5}&=\dfrac{45}{5} \\\\ x^2&=9 .\end{align*} Getting the square root of both sides (Square Root Property), the equation above is equivalent to \begin{align*} x&=\pm\sqrt{9} \\ x&=\pm3 .\end{align*} Hence, the solutions are $ x=\{ -3,3 \} $.
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