Question

What is the solution to the equation x² = 16?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Move terms to the left side

2=16

x^{2}=16x2=16

2−16=0

Use the quadratic formula

Simplify

Evaluate the exponent

Multiply the numbers

Add the numbers

Evaluate the square root

Multiply the numbers

=0±82

2

Separate the equations

To solve for the unknown variable, separate into two equations: one with a plus and the other with a minus.

=0+82

x= 0 + 8 over 2

=0−82 over 2

Rearrange and isolate the variable to find each solution

=4

x=4x=4

ans =−4

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 4, x = -4

Step-by-step explanation: