How do you solve #x^2=29#?

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smendyka
Feb 5, 2017

See the entire solution process below:

Explanation:

Take the square root of each side of the equation to solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced. The result of taking a square root will be plus and minus the solution:

#sqrt(x^2) = +-sqrt(29)#

#x = +-sqrt(29) = +-5.358# rounded to the nearest thousandth.

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