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Solve the quadratic equation for x. What is one of the roots? 5x2 − 45 = 0

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Answer:

x = ± 3

Explanation:

Given

5x² - 45 = 0 ( divide through by 5 )

x² - 9 = 0 ( add 9 to both sides )

x² = 9 ( take the square root of both sides )

x = ±
√(9) = ± 3

Thus the roots are x = - 3, x = 3

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