document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=455307>Question 455307</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Solve the equation.  Describe the strategy you used to get your solution and tell why you chose that strategy. x^2 - 25 = 0 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "x² - 25 = 0 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "x^2 = 25 {added 25 to both sides}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = ±5 {took square root of both sides}<BR>\n" );
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