How to solve 2x^2-2=6?

Miriam Blair

Miriam Blair

Answered question

2023-03-14

How to solve 2 x 2 - 2 = 6 ?

Answer & Explanation

Aaliyah Padilla

Aaliyah Padilla

Beginner2023-03-15Added 10 answers

First, to isolate the x 2 term and maintain the equation's balance, add 2 to each side of the equation:
2 x 2 - 2 + 2 = 6 + 2
2 x 2 - 0 = 8
2 x 2 = 8
Next, divide each side of the equation by 2 to isolate x 2 while keeping the equation balanced:
2 x 2 2 = 8 2
2 x 2 2 = 4
x 2 = 4
To solve for x while keeping the equation balanced, take the square root of each side of the equation. Remember that there are two solutions—one negative and one positive—when computing the square root of a number:
x 2 = ± 4
x = ± 4 = ± 2

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