SOLUTION: How would I solve this equation for x? 8x^2 – 49 = 0

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Question 311063: How would I solve this equation for x?
8x^2 – 49 = 0
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add 49 to both sides. Take the square root of both sides remembering to consider both the positive and negative root. Multiply by the reciprocal of the resulting coefficient on . Finally, rationalize the resulting denominator in the RHS.


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