Solve Using the Square Root Property x^2=17

Problem

x2=17

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-or-minus sign ± to the constant side to account for both positive and negative solutions.

x=±√(,17)

Final Answer

x=±√(,17)

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