Solving Equations Using Square Roots (Example)

The video tutorial explains how to solve equations of the form x squared equals a number by taking the square root of both sides. It emphasizes the need to consider both positive and negative solutions. The tutorial demonstrates solving x squared equals 79 and x squared equals 29, showing how to estimate square roots for non-perfect squares and use the plus or minus symbol to represent solutions.

What is the significance of stating the answer as plus or minus the square root of a number?

How do we solve the equation 29 equals x squared using square roots?