Answer
$x=13$ and $x=-13$
Work Step by Step
The given equation is
$\Rightarrow x^2=169$
Take the square root of each side.
$\Rightarrow x=\pm\sqrt {169}$
Simplify.
$\Rightarrow x=\pm13$
Hence, the solutions are $x=13$ and $x=-13$.
Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie
Published by
Big Ideas Learning LLC
ISBN 10:
978-1-60840-838-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-60840-838-2
Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.3 - Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots - Exercises - Page 501: 8
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