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Which statement is not true? X squared equals 100 if and only if X equals 10 orX equals -10. If X squared equal 100 then X equals 10

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Answer:

10

Explanation:

User Zaius
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Answer:

the second statement is not true

Explanation:

If x squared equals 100, it doesn't mean necessarily that x is positive ten, since you can get 100 also by squaring the value (-10):

(-10)
(-10)^(2) = (-10) x (-10) = 100

The second statement is ignoring the possibility of x being a negative ten which also gives 100 as answered when squared.

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