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Advanced MathEasyBoth numbers whose square is 49

Advanced Math practice question

The equation x² = 49 is solved by which pair of numbers?

  1. A. 7 and −7Correct
  2. B. 7 and 42
  3. C. 24.5 and −24.5
  4. D. 49 and −49

Answer: A. 7 and −7

7² = 49 and (−7)² = 49.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 7 and 42
42 is 49 − 7, not a square root.
C. 24.5 and −24.5
24.5 halves 49 instead of taking its square root.
D. 49 and −49
49² = 2,401.

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