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Determine the values of x in the equation x2 = 81.

A. x = −9
B. x = ±9
C. x = ±40.5
D. x = 40.5

Determine the values of x in the equation x2 = 81. A. x = −9 B. x = ±9 C. x = ±40.5 D-example-1
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Answer:

The Answer Is C X = 40.5

Step-by-step explanation: Half of 81 = 40.5 and 40.5 x 2 = 81 (x only multiplies 40.5 by 2 which equals 81)

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B.

There are two answers because 9x9=81 and (-9)x(-9)=81.
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