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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-05-14

What are the solutions to the equation [tex]x^2 + 3 = 124[/tex]?

A. –3 and 3
B. –11 and 11
C. The equation has no solutions.
D. –10 and 10

Asked by mjchey

Answer (2)

x 2 + 3 = 124 ∣ − 124 x 2 + 3 − 124 = 124 − 124 x 2 − 121 = 0 x 2 − 1 1 2 = 0 ( x − 11 ) ( x + 11 ) = 0 x − 11 = 0 or x + 11 = 0 x = 11 or x = − 11 A n s w er : B . − 11 an d 11 a 2 − b 2 = ( a − b ) ( a + b )

Answered by Lilith | 2024-06-10

The solutions to the equation x 2 + 3 = 124 are x = 11 and x = − 11 . Therefore, the correct answer is option B: -11 and 11.
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Answered by Lilith | 2024-12-23