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Solve the following equation algebraically: 5x2 = 60

a. x~ +3 46
b. x~3.46
c. x = 12
d. X = +12​

User Lpil
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Answer:

x = 3.46

Explanation:

In this question, you have to solve the equation.

Solve:

5x² = 60

Divide both sides by 5.

x² = 12

In order to eliminate the exponent, you would square root both sides.

√x² = √12

x = √12

√12 = 3.4641..

x = 3.46

Your final answer would be x = 3.46

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