Question
Solve the equation
x1=−42,x2=42
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.189207,x2≈1.189207
Evaluate
5x2x2=10
Simplify
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Evaluate
5x2x2
When the expression in absolute value bars is not negative, remove the bars
5x2×x2
Multiply the terms with the same base by adding their exponents
5x2+2
Add the numbers
5x4
5x4=10
Divide both sides
55x4=510
Divide the numbers
x4=510
Divide the numbers
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Evaluate
510
Reduce the numbers
12
Calculate
2
x4=2
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
x=±42
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x=42x=−42
Solution
x1=−42,x2=42
Alternative Form
x1≈−1.189207,x2≈1.189207
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