SOLUTION: Use Quadratic Formula to solve problem; write all radicals in simplified form, and lowest terms: x^2-24=0

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Question 79198This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: Use Quadratic Formula to solve problem; write all radicals in simplified form, and lowest terms:
x^2-24=0 This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

Answer by sprolden(40) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2-24=0
1- Add 24 to both sides of the equation
x^2 - 24+24=0+24
x^2 =24
2- Take the square root of both sides of what's left
sqrt (x^2)= sqrt (24)
x= 4.898979
3- Your solution is 4.898979 OR 2 times(sqrt 6)