Question

Solve each of the following equations for xx using the same technique as was used in the Opening Exercise.

2(x^2−16) = 1

Answer 1

The solve of this equation is X = 4,06

Explanation:

To solve this formula:

2 ( X² - 16) = 1

You must use the distributive law of multiplication, thus:

2X² - (16×2) = 1

2X² - 32 = 1

2X² = 1 + 32

X² = 33/2

X² = 16,5

X = √16,5

X ≈ 4,06

Thus, the solution of this equation is:

X ≈ 4,06

I hope it helps!