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Solve the following equation algebraically: Negative 16 = 16 x squared How many solutions does this equation have? Explain. a. Negative 1 = x squared; One solution because only -1 will satisfy the equation. b. Negative 1 = x squared; No real solution because there is no real number that, when squared, produces -1. c. 1 = x squared; Two solutions because the square root of 1 is positive 1 and negative 1. d. 1 = negative x squared; One solution because only -1 will satisfy the equation.

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Answer:

The correct answer is b.

Explanation:


16 {x}^(2) = - 16


{x}^(2) = - 1

No real solutions.

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