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Use factoring to solve the quadratic equation. Please provide an explanation.
x^2-25=0

User Scvnc
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Answer:

x = -5 or 5

Explanation:

→ Factor the quadratic

( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 )

→ Equate each bracket to 0

x + 5 = 0 and x - 5 = 0

→ Solve each for x

x = -5 or 5

User Henk Poley
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Answer:

±5

Explanation:

Given equation ,

=> x² - 25 = 0

=> x² - 5² = 0

=> ( x +5)(x-5) = 0

=> x = ±5

User AlekseyS
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