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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