SOLUTION: Hi, I really need help on this one problem... I need to solve for "x" by taking the square root, and there should be two answers. {{{2x^2 = 100}}} I just don't understand how to d

Question 206189: Hi, I really need help on this one problem... I need to solve for "x" by taking the square root, and there should be two answers.
I just don't understand how to do it... if you could show me, I would be deeply grateful.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Divide both sides by .

Reduce.

Take the square root of both sides.

or Break up the "plus/minus" to form two equations.

or Simplify the square root.

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Answer:

So the solutions are or .
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