Solve for x x^2=16

Problem

x2=16

Solution

1. Identify the equation as a quadratic equation in the form x2=k

2. Apply the square root property by taking the square root of both sides of the equation.

3. Include both roots by adding a plus-or-minus sign (± to the constant side to account for both positive and negative solutions.

x=±√(,16)

4. Simplify the square root of 16.

x=±4

Final Answer

x=±4

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