Question
Solve the equation
Solve for a
Solve for b
a=∣b∣55a=−∣b∣55
Evaluate
a2b2=55
Rewrite the expression
b2a2=55
Divide both sides
b2b2a2=b255
Divide the numbers
a2=b255
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
a=±b255
Simplify the expression
More Steps

Evaluate
b255
To take a root of a fraction,take the root of the numerator and denominator separately
b255
Simplify the radical expression
∣b∣55
a=±∣b∣55
Solution
a=∣b∣55a=−∣b∣55
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