Page 2: Solving Quadratic Equations of the Form x² = a
This page delves into the specific case of solving quadratic equations in the form x² = a, providing clear examples and solution methods.
Definition: For an equation in the form x² = a, there are always two solutions because both (√a)² and (-√a)² equal a.
Example: Two detailed examples are provided:
- Solving x² = 5: Solutions are x = √5 and x = -√5
- Solving x² = 100: Solutions are x = 10 and x = -10
Highlight: The general solution format for x² = a is: x = √a or x = -√a, where a is a positive number
