Question

Solve the equation using square roots. x^2 – 14 = –10

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=\pm2$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation is

$x^2-14=-10$

Add 14 to both sides of the equation.

$x^2=-10+14\\\\x^2=4$

Now, take square root both sides. Whenever, we take square root both sides, we include plus minus sign

$\sqrt{x^2}=\pm\sqrt{4}$

On simplifying, we get

$x=\pm2$

Answer 2

X^2 - 14 = -10
x^2 = -10 + 14
x^2 = 4....take the square root of both sides, eliminating the ^2
x = (+-) sqrt 4
x = 2 and x = -2