Solve by using square roots. 3x^2-108=0?

1 Answer
Apr 29, 2018

#x=+-6#

Explanation:

#"isolate "3x^2" by adding 108 to both sides"#

#3x^2cancel(-108)cancel(+108)=0+108#

#rArr3x^2=108#

#"divide both sides by 3"#

#rArrx^2=108/3=36#

#color(blue)"take the square root of both sides"#

#rArrx=+-sqrt36larrcolor(blue)"note plus or minus"#

#rArrx=+-6#