Advanced MathEasy–MediumPositive solution of a scaled square
Advanced Math practice question
If 2x² − 18 = 0, what is the positive value of x?
Answer: 3
2x² = 18 gives x² = 9, so x = 3.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 6
- 6 divides 18 by 3.
- If you answered 9
- 9 is x².
- If you answered 4.24
- 4.24 is √18, forgetting to divide by 2.
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