Find the smallest solution to the equation 2/3 X² equals 24

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Harish Kurup · Answer 1 · 2020-01-28T02:28:29+0000

Answer:

The smallest solution is -6

Explanation:

2/3 x^2 = 24

Multiply each side by 3/2

3/2 *2/3 x^2 = 24*3/2

x^2 = 36

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) = sqrt(36)

x = ±6

The smallest solution is -6

The largest solution is 6