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Advanced MathEasyClearing a denominator under x²

Advanced Math practice question

If x²/4 = 9 and x > 0, what is the value of x?

Answer: 6

Multiply by 4: x² = 36. The positive square root is 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 is √9, taking the root before multiplying by 4.
If you answered 18
18 is 36/2, halving instead of taking the square root.
If you answered 36
36 is x², one step short.

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