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Solve the following equation algebraically:

2 x squared = 98
a.
x = 7
b.
x = plus-or-minus 49
c.
x = plus-or-minus 7
d.
x = 49

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Answer:

c.
x = \pm 7

Explanation:


2x^2 = 98


x^2 = 49


x = \pm√(49)


x = \pm 7

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