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Diego thinks that x = 3 is a solution to the equation x2 = 16. Do you agree? Explain or show your reasoning.

User Mkisantal
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

f(x) = x²

f(3) = 3²

= 3 × 3

= 9 Not 16

also

√16 = 4

User James Beninger
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