Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.1 Solving Equations - 2.1 Exercise Set - Page 87: 104

Answer

not equivalent

Work Step by Step

The equations $x=5$ and $x^2=25$ are not equivalent because the second equation has solutions $-5$ and $5.$
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