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U^2=64 solve using square root property

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Answer:

u = ±8

Explanation:

Given: u^2 = 64.

Solve for u by taking the square root of both sides AND putting the ' ± ' symbol in front of the right side:

√u² = ±√64, or u = ±8

User Stefandouganhyde
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Answer:


u=8,\ u=-8

Explanation:

u² = 64


u\² = 64\\\\ <== you take the square root of both sides


√(u\²) = \±√(64) \\\\


u= \±8\\\\ <== (u = plus or minus 8)


u=8,\ u=-8\\

Hope this helps!

User Matthias Guenther
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