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  • 05-06-2018
  • Mathematics
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What are the solutions to the equation x2 = 289?

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Luv2Teach
Luv2Teach Luv2Teach
  • 05-06-2018
Because this is a second degree equation you will have 2 solutions.  When you take the square root of a number you have to account for both the positive and negative roots.  Since the square root of 289 is 17 then your solutions are +17 and -17.
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