SOLUTION: Solution for x: 1 = sqrt(1-x^2) What is the proper technique for solving x? Thanks!

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Question 9398: Solution for x:
1 = sqrt(1-x^2)
What is the proper technique for solving x?
Thanks!
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%281-x%5E2%29+=+1
%281-x%5E2%29+=+1%5E2
1-x%5E2+=+1
-x%5E2+=+0
x%5E2+=+0
x+=+sqrt%280%29
--> x = 0

jon.