SOLUTION: Find a number such that twice its square root is 36.

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Question 424029: Find a number such that twice its square root is 36.
Found 2 solutions by robertb, stanbon:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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2sqrt%28x%29+=+36
==> sqrt%28x%29+=+18
==> x = 324.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find a number such that twice its square root is 36.
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
x^2=36
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x^2-36 = 0
(x-6)(x+6) = 0
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x = 6 or x = -6
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cheers,
Stan H.
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