what is the first step in solving the quadratic equation x^2=9/16
A. take the square root of both sides of the equation
B. add 9/16 to both sides of the equation
C. square both sides of the equation
D. subtract 9/16 from both sides of the equation

Respuesta :

the answer is C, I believe.

Answer:

"Take the square root of both sides of the equation"

A is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given quadratic equation [tex]x^2=\dfrac{9}{16}[/tex]

We need to solve for x. We have to isolate x here.

Here square on x. So, first we get rid of square.

Taking square root both sides to get rid of square.

For example:

[tex]a^2=25[/tex]

[tex]\sqrt{a^2}=\pm\sqrt{25}[/tex]

[tex]x^2=\dfrac{9}{16}[/tex]  to solve for x

Taking square root both sides

[tex]\sqrt{x^2}=\pm \sqrt{\dfrac{9}{25}}[/tex]

[tex]x=\pm\dfrac{3}{5}[/tex]

Hence, "Take the square root of both sides of the equation"

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