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Advanced MathEasy–MediumGap between the two solutions of a square equation

Advanced Math practice question

The equation x² = 9 has two solutions. How far apart are they on the number line?

Answer: 6

The solutions are 3 and −3, which are 6 apart.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 0
0 is their sum.
If you answered 3
3 is one solution.
If you answered 9
9 is x².

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