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Advanced MathEasyGap between the two roots of a square equation

Advanced Math practice question

The equation x² = 49 has two solutions. By how much do they differ?

Answer: 14

The solutions are 7 and −7, which differ by 14.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 0
0 is their sum.
If you answered 7
7 is one of the solutions.
If you answered 49
49 is the square.

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