SOLUTION: I have a problem understanding this equation and the solution process to get it. Can you help me understand it? It is; sqrt of x^2=27

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Question 37641This question is from textbook College Algebra
: I have a problem understanding this equation and the solution process to get it. Can you help me understand it? It is; sqrt of x^2=27This question is from textbook College Algebra

Answer by Earlsdon(6103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let me see if I've got this right...you want to solve:
sqrt%28x%5E2%29+=+27?
Well, first. the square root of anything squared is just equal to the anything.
So, sqrt%28x%5E2%29+=+x therefore, ifsqrt%28x%5E2%29+=+27 then x = 27.