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What are the solutions to the quadratic equation 4x2 = 64?

x = −16 and x = 16
x = −8 and x = 8
x = −4 and x = 4
x = −2 and x = 2

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the 3rd one x = -4 and x = 4.
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Answer:

Option 3rd is correct

x = -4 and x = 4

Explanation:

Given the equation:


4x^2 = 64

Divide both sides by 4 we have;


x^2 = 16

Take square root both sides we have;


√(x^2) = \pm √(16)

Simplify:


x = \pm 4

Therefore, the solution for the given equation are:

x = -4 and x = 4

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