SOLUTION: Solve x^2=50, x is a real number. Simplify as much as possible. If there is more than one solution, separate by commas

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Question 160436: Solve x^2=50, x is a real number. Simplify as much as possible. If there is more than one solution, separate by commas
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2=50 Start with the given equation


x=0%2B-sqrt%2850%29 Take the square root of both sides


x=sqrt%2850%29 or x=-sqrt%2850%29 Break up the "plus/minus"


x=5%2Asqrt%282%29 or x=-5%2Asqrt%282%29 Simplify the square root.


So the solutions are x=5%2Asqrt%282%29 or x=-5%2Asqrt%282%29