Solve x^2-1/4 - ScanMath

Evaluate

x^{2} - \frac{1}{4}

To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0

x^{2} - \frac{1}{4} = 0

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

x^{2} = 0 + \frac{1}{4}

Add the terms

x^{2} = \frac{1}{4}

Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots

x = \pm \frac{1}{4}

Simplify the expression

More Steps

x = \pm \frac{1}{2}

Separate the equation into 2 possible cases

x = \frac{1}{2} x = - \frac{1}{2}

Solution

x_{1} = - \frac{1}{2}, x_{2} = \frac{1}{2}

Alternative Form

x_{1} = - 0.5, x_{2} = 0.5

Factor the expression