Problem 43 of 7
Solve x^2=36 by taking square roots.
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isolate squared expression and include plus/minus.
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Equation must have an isolated squared expression or require one division before square roots.
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1. Isolate the squared expression.
2. Take positive and negative square roots.
3. Solve the resulting linear equations.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Answers that include only the principal square root.