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Hello I need help with a problem, solve for q: 144q^2=25

User AFF
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Answer


q=\operatorname{\pm}(5)/(12)

Step-by-step explanation

Given


144q^2=25

To solve for q, we have to divide both equations over 144:


(144q^2)/(144)=(25)/(144)
q^2=(25)/(144)

Finally, calculating the square roots from both sides:


√(q^2)=(√(25))/(√(144))
q=\pm(5)/(12)

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