Question
Solve the equation
x1=−2,x2=2
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.414214,x2≈1.414214
Evaluate
4x4=16
Divide both sides
44x4=416
Divide the numbers
x4=416
Divide the numbers
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Evaluate
416
Reduce the numbers
14
Calculate
4
x4=4
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
x=±44
Simplify the expression
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Evaluate
44
Write the number in exponential form with the base of 2
422
Reduce the index of the radical and exponent with 2
2
x=±2
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x=2x=−2
Solution
x1=−2,x2=2
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.414214,x2≈1.414214
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