Question

Solve the equation for x.


x2 = 25

Answer 1

x = 12.5

Explanation:

x2 = 25 Divide both sides by 2

x = 12.5

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{x = \± \ 5}`

Explanation:

`\sf x^2 = 25`

Taking sqrt on both sides

`\sf √(x^2) = √(25)`

x = ± 5