Question

Solve this equation using symbolic methods. Show your all work.
3x2 = 57

Answer 1

it's suppose to be 3x squared

Answer 2

you mean 3^2? or 3x^2

Answer 3

3x^2

Answer 4

well first you divide both sides by 3

Answer 5

what do you get?

Answer 6

3x^2 = 57 ---divide both sides by 3
x^2 = 19 -- now take the sq rt of both sides, this cancels out the ^2 on the left side.
x = sq rt 19

Answer 7

I do not know what the symbolic method is....sorry

Answer 8

i can solve this!

Answer 9

wait..... no i cant.....