Question
Solve the equation
Solve for a
Solve for b
a=∣b∣2a=−∣b∣2
Evaluate
a2b2=2
Rewrite the expression
b2a2=2
Divide both sides
b2b2a2=b22
Divide the numbers
a2=b22
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
a=±b22
Simplify the expression
More Steps

Evaluate
b22
To take a root of a fraction,take the root of the numerator and denominator separately
b22
Simplify the radical expression
∣b∣2
a=±∣b∣2
Solution
a=∣b∣2a=−∣b∣2
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