Solve for x x^2-36=0

Problem

x^2−36=0

Solution

1. Identify the equation as a quadratic equation that can be solved by isolating the variable or by factoring.

2. Add 36 to both sides of the equation to isolate the x^2 term.

x^2=36

3. Take the square root of both sides to solve for x remembering to include both the positive and negative roots.

x=±√(,36)

4. Simplify the square root of 36.

x=±6

Final Answer

x=±6

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