Solve for x x^2-25=0

Problem

x2−25=0

Solution

1. Identify the equation as a quadratic equation that can be solved by isolating the x2 term.

2. Add 25 to both sides of the equation to move the constant term to the right side.

x2=25

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

x=±√(,25)

4. Simplify the square root of 25 to find the final values for x

x=±5

Final Answer

x=±5

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