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What value(s) of x will make x2 = 9 true?

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A. 81 and -81
B. V3
C. 3 and -3
D. 3


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Answer:

C.) 3 and -3

Explanation:

The question is asking: "Which numbers can be multiplied by themselves and equal 9?" You can formally find this answer by taking the square root of 9, the opposite of squaring a number. Or, in this case, you can try the guess-and-check method. Remember, multiplying two negative numbers together results in a positive answer.

A.) is incorrect because 81 x 81 = 6561 and -81 x -81 = 6561.

B.) I'm assuming this answer is
√(3) (if it's not, there is still a better answer). This answer is incorrect because
√(3) x
√(3) = 3.

C.) is correct because 3 x 3 = 9 and -3 x -3 = 9.

D.) is incorrect because -3² also equals 9.

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