Solve Using the Square Root Property x^2=196

Problem

x2=196

Solution

1. Identify the equation as a quadratic in the form x2=k which allows for the use of the Square Root Property.

2. Apply the Square Root Property by taking the square root of both sides of the equation and including both the positive and negative roots.

x=±√(,196)

3. Evaluate the square root of 196 noting that 14×14=196

x=±14

4. List the individual solutions for the variable x

x=14

x=−14

Final Answer

x=±14

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