Square Root Property

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What is the Square Root Property?

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x = ±7

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What is the first step in solving an equation using the Square Root Property?

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Isolate the squared term on one side of the equation.

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k = ±4

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x = ±5

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There are no real solutions since the square of a real number cannot be negative.

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p = ±6

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How do you check your solution after using the Square Root Property?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify.

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x = 0

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What is the significance of the Square Root Property in solving quadratic equations?

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It allows for finding solutions directly from the squared term without factoring.