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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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