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18. PLEASE HELP ME

Solve the equation using square roots.

x2 – 14 = –10

A. ±2

B. 2

C. no real number solutions

D. ±4

User Parinda Rajapaksha
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

X^2-14=-10

X^2=14-10

X^2=4

√X2=√4

X=±2

User Lajos Arpad
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Answer:

A. x = ±2

Explanation:

Add 14, then take the square root.

x^2 -14 +14 = -10 +14

x^2 = 4

x = ±√4

x = ±2

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