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Solve the equation y=kx^2 for the variable x. Assume that all other letters represent positive constants. If there is more than one correct answer, enter your answers as a comma separated list. x=________

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The given equation is,


y=kx^2

To solve for x, first divide both sides of the equation by k.


(y)/(k)=x^2

Solving the above equation, we get


\begin{gathered} x=\pm\sqrt[]{(y)/(k)} \\ x=\sqrt[]{(y)/(k)}\text{ or x=-}\sqrt[]{(y)/(k)} \end{gathered}

Therefore, the solution of the given equation is,


x=\sqrt[]{(y)/(k)},\text{ x=-}\sqrt[]{(y)/(k)}

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