Solving Quadratics by Taking Square Root

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What is the square root property in solving quadratics?

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Solve the equation: (x + 3)² = 36

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x = -9 and x = 3

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What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation by taking the square root?

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Isolate the squared term on one side of the equation.

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Solve the equation: d² + 5 = 104

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d = ±3√11

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What does it mean to write an answer in simplest radical form?

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Express the answer with no perfect square factors under the square root.

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Solve the equation: (x - 5)² = 25

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x = 10 and x = 0

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What is the general form of a quadratic equation?

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Solve the equation: (g + 5)² + 4 = 53

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g = -12 and g = 2

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What is the significance of the ± symbol in solutions?

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It indicates that there are two possible solutions, one positive and one negative.

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Solve the equation: 4a² = 49

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a = ±7/2