Solving using the square root method

Solving using the square root method

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to solve equations using the difference of two squares and the square root method. It begins with an introduction to the problem, followed by an explanation of the square root method. The instructor then applies the method step-by-step to isolate the variable and solve the equation, emphasizing the importance of considering both positive and negative solutions. The tutorial concludes with the final solution and a brief summary.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal when solving an equation set to zero?

To find the values of A

To find the values of Z

To find the values of X

To find the values of Y

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in isolating the variable in an equation?

Undo multiplication and division

Undo addition and subtraction

Take the square root

Apply the difference of squares

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method can sometimes be easier than factoring the difference of squares?

Completing the square

Using the quadratic formula

Using the square root method

Graphing the equation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation is performed after dividing by 16 in the equation 64 = 16X^2?

Addition

Subtraction

Taking the square root

Multiplication

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must be included when taking the square root of both sides of an equation?

Neither plus nor minus roots

Both plus and minus roots

Only the negative root

Only the positive root