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What is the positive solution for the equation

What is the positive solution for the equation-example-1

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

4x^2 - 36 = 0

Add 36 to each side

4x^2 -36 +36 = 0+36

4x^2 = 36

Divide each side by 4

4x^2/4 =36/4

x^2 = 9

Take the square root of each sdie

sqrt(x^2) = ±sqrt(3)

x = -3,+3

We want the positive square root

x=3

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