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_ x 2 + 1 = 25

Pls help I need the answer

User NewbiZ
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Answer:

x = ± 2
√(6)

Explanation:

x² + 1 = 25 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

x² = 24 ( take square root of both sides )

x = ±
√(24) = ±
√(4(6)) =
√(4) ×
√(6) = ± 2
√(6)

x = - 2
√(6) , x = 2
√(6)

User Tudor Morar
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