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What is the importance of isolating $x^2$ in the equation $5x^2 = 45$?
What is the importance of isolating $x^2$ in the equation $5x^2 = 45$?
Isolating $x^2$ allows for easier solving of the equation by simplifying it to $x^2 = 9$.
Do you agree with Noah's conclusion that $X=3$? Why or why not?
Do you agree with Noah's conclusion that $X=3$? Why or why not?
No, I disagree because he did not consider both positive and negative roots; the correct values should be $x = 3$ and $x = -3$.
What would be the correct process to solve the equation $5x^2 = 45$?
What would be the correct process to solve the equation $5x^2 = 45$?
First, divide both sides by 5 to get $x^2 = 9$ and then take the square root to find $x = 3$ and $x = -3$.
Identify any errors in Noah's calculations.
Identify any errors in Noah's calculations.
Explain why understanding both roots of $x^2 = 9$ is essential in algebra.
Explain why understanding both roots of $x^2 = 9$ is essential in algebra.
Flashcards
Solving an Equation
Solving an Equation
The process of isolating a variable by performing inverse operations on both sides of an equation to find its value.
Dividing Both Sides
Dividing Both Sides
To get rid of a coefficient, divide both sides of the equation by that coefficient.
Taking the Root
Taking the Root
To find the value of a variable raised to a power, perform the inverse operation, which is taking the root.
Two Solutions
Two Solutions
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Missing Solution
Missing Solution
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Study Notes
Analysis of Noah's Solution
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Noah's problem: Solve 5x² = 45
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Noah's steps:
- 5x² = 45
- x² = 9
- x = 3
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Evaluation of Noah's solution: Noah's result is incorrect, and his method contains a crucial error.
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Detailed explanation: While the first step (dividing both sides by 5 to obtain x² = 9) is correct, the final step (taking the square root to obtain x = 3) overlooks a crucial point.
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Correct approach to finding x:
- To solve for x, we need to find the values of x that satisfy the equation x² = 9.
- Taking the square root of both sides gives us x = ±√9.
- The square root of 9 is +3, or -3, not just 3.
- Therefore, the correct solutions are x = 3 and x = -3.
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Conclusion Regarding Noah's Logic:
- Noah correctly isolates x², but then makes an incorrect assumption by not considering the positive and negative solutions.
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Conclusion on Noah's work:
- His methodology is partially correct, but the solution is not. A complete solution requires considering the two possible root values of a squared variable.
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