Question

Snooty had to solve the following

equation for x:
x² = 64
Someone told Snooty there are actually
2 solutions! This confused Snooty. Can
you explain to Snooty why there are 2
solutions for x in this equation?
Type a response
0.

Answer 1

8, -8

Explanation:

There are 2 answers for the solution because x² = 64 can equal 8, and -8. It can equal 8 because 8 x 8 = 64. It can also equal -8 because -8 x -8 is a positive 64.