SOLUTION: how do I solve this equation by factoring? 25x^2=36

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Question 282234: how do I solve this equation by factoring?
25x^2=36
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do I solve this equation by factoring?
25x^2=36
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25x%5E2+-+36+=+0
(5x - 6)*(5x + 6) = 0
x = 6/5
x = -6/5
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Factoring this is the long way:
25x^2=36
Take the sqrt of both sides
5x = ± 6
x = ± 6/5