Solve Using the Square Root Property x^2=144

Problem

x2=144

Solution

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

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-minus sign ± to the square root of the constant.

x=±√(,144)

4. Simplify the square root of 144 which is a perfect square.

x=±12

Final Answer

x=±12

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