Question

Solve the quadratic equation by taking square roots. Simplify your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=\pm4\sqrt[]{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following equation:

$\frac{x^2}{4}-8=0$

Using inverse operations to solve equations, isolate x.

$\begin{gathered} x^2=8\cdot4 \\ x^2=32 \\ x=\pm\sqrt[]{16\cdot2} \\ x=\pm4\sqrt[]{2} \end{gathered}$