14
QuizMultiple Choice

Completing the Square — Quiz

Question 14 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

What are the solution(s) of x squared minus 4 is equal to 0 ?

Answer
A
x is equal to negative 2 or x is equal to 2
B
x is equal to 4
C
x is equal to 2
D
x is equal to negative 4 or x is equal to 4

Explanation

Add 4 to both sides to get x² = 4. Taking the square root gives x = 2 or x = −2, since both values square to 4. The correct choice is “x is equal to negative 2 or x is equal to 2.”

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next