Question

Use the zero product property to find the solutions to the equation x2 – 9 = 16.

Answer 1

hi

Answer 2

so what you want to do is isolate the x^2

Answer 3

to do that you want to add 9 to both sides

Answer 4

you should get x^2=25

Answer 5

now square root both sides

Answer 6

and you get...\[\pm5\]

Answer 7

@GNiiij answer is correct.
To display the zero product property you have to make one side 0, then factor.
x² - 25 = 0
(x - 5)(x + 5) = 0
x = ± 5