Question

What would it mean to find a solution to an equation that is x squared = 100

Answer 1

There are 2 possible solutions

Explanation:

Given

x² = 100 ( take the square root of both sides )

x = ±
`√(100)` = ± 10

Since 10 × 10 = 100 and - 10 × - 10 = 100

solutions are x = 10 , x = - 10