Question

Solve the quadratic equation by taking square roots. Simplify your answer.

Answer 1

`x=\pm4\sqrt[]{2}`

Explanation:

Simplify the following equation:

`(x^2)/(4)-8=0`

Using inverse operations to solve equations, isolate x.

`\begin{gathered} x^2=8\cdot4 \\ x^2=32 \\ x=\pm\sqrt[]{16\cdot2} \\ x=\pm4\sqrt[]{2} \end{gathered}`