SOLUTION: I am having a hard time with this one. 9x^2=14

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Question 102545: I am having a hard time with this one.
9x^2=14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9x%5E2=14 Start with the given equation


x%5E2=14%2F9 Divide both sides by 9


x=0%2B-sqrt%2814%2F9%29 Take the square root of both sides


x=0%2B-sqrt%2814%29%2Fsqrt%289%29 Break up the square root


x=0%2B-sqrt%2814%29%2F3 Take the square root of 9 to get 3