Question

One solution to the problem below is 6.
What is the other solution?
m²-36=0

Answer 1

-6

Explanation:

If one solution to the problem m²-36=0 is 6, the other solution is -6.

(m + 6) • (m - 6) = 0

Any solution of term = 0 solves product = 0 as well.

m+6 = 0

m = -6

m-6 = 0

m = 6

Two solutions were found :

m = 6

m = -6

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

`m^2-36=0`

Adding 36 on both sides gives:

`m^2=36`

Square rooting both sides:

`m=\pm √(36)`

`m=\pm 6`

So if square -6 , you will get 36 just like when you square 6.

That is
`(-6)^2=6^2=36`