Solve the Equation by Applying the Squaring Property of Equality

question 166

Essay

Solve the equation by applying the squaring property of equality. Be sure to check all solutions in the original equation.

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

A method of calculating interest where the charge is based on the original principal amount alone, without compounding.

Interest

Interest is the cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.

Rate Of Interest

The percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money.

Equivalent

Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or the like.