Question

What is the first step in solving quadratic equations by finding square roots? a. give the positive and negative answer c. square root both sides to isolate x b. isolate the x squared by using inverse operations d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

C: isolate the x squared by using inverse operations

Explanation:

This method of solving quadratic equation is used when there is only x² term and no x term. Thus;

For example, we have a quadratic equation;

x² - 1 = 80

To solve this by square root method, the first step we have to take is to isolate the x² term by inverse operation which is by addition of 1 to both sides to get rid of the -1 on the left side so that x² can be isolated.