Question

Solve the equation using square roots. x2 – 14 = –10

Answer 1

Answer:-12

Explanation:

Add 10+14 to get 24 then divide it by a negative 2 to get -12

Answer 2

x = ±2

Explanation:

x^2 – 14 = –10

Add 14 to each side

x^2 – 14+14 = –10+14

x^2 = 4

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) = ±sqrt(4)

x = ±2