Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.3 - Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots - Monitoring Progress - Page 499: 8

Answer

$x=+0.63$ and $x=-0.63$

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 5x^2-2=0$ Add $2$ to each side. $\Rightarrow 5x^2-2+2=0+2$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 5x^2=2$ Divide each side by $5$. $\Rightarrow x^2=\frac{2}{5}$ Take the square root of each side. $\Rightarrow x=\pm\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}$ Use a calculator. $\Rightarrow x=\pm0.63$ Two real solutions are $\Rightarrow x=+0.63$ or $x=-0.63$ Hence, the solutions are $x=+0.63$ and $x=-0.63$.
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