SOLUTION: Determine the type of solution the quadratic equation x^2=16 has, and then solve the equation.

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Question 151017: Determine the type of solution the quadratic equation x^2=16 has, and then solve the equation.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2=16 becomes x%5E2-16=0 ------> it's a perfect square
and becomes, %28x-4%29%28x%2B4%29=0
so, x=4, x=-4
Thank you,
Jojo