SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Describe the strategy you used to get your solution and tell why you chose that strategy. x^2 - 25 = 0

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Question 455307: Solve the equation. Describe the strategy you used to get your solution and tell why you chose that strategy. x^2 - 25 = 0
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
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This strategy is the most efficient:
x² - 25 = 0
x^2 = 25 {added 25 to both sides}
x = ±5 {took square root of both sides}
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