What are the solutions to the equation x2 + 4 = 148?
A.
–11 and 11
B.
–2 and 2
C.
–12 and 12
D.
–4 and 4
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
i dont know for sure umm @dan815 can you help?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
do opposite opperation
OpenStudy (anonymous):
what
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
and remember what you do on one side do it on the other side
OpenStudy (anonymous):
it dosnt work like that
OpenStudy (anonymous):
or what you try to find?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
the solution which its 72
OpenStudy (anonymous):
wait....ohhh ok gimme a sec..
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
i go for B
OpenStudy (anonymous):
have you worked it out yet
OpenStudy (anonymous):
First step is to rearrange the equation, getting everything on one side
x^2 - 144 = 0
At this point it's pretty clear what to do
Difference of Perfect Squares
(x+12)(x-12) = 0
(x+12) = 0, (x-12) = 0
x = -12, 12
OpenStudy (anonymous):
i mean C ....my bad
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yes...no..????...idk????
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