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txgreenant
txgreenant asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

How do I solve for a squared variable that is on one side of the equation and under a one?

For ex:

59 = (1/x^2)

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  • thebinarysunset
    1 decade ago

    Multiply both sides of the equation by x^2 to get: 59(x^2) = 1

    Then divide both sides by 59 to get: x^2 = 1/59

    Finally, take the square root of both sides to get: x = sqrt(59)

    Source(s): Algebra I and II
  • zerogirl
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Under a 1 means it's a denominator. A fraction.

    First, multiply both sides of the equation by x^2 to get

    59x^2=1

    The divide by the coefficient. In this case, 59

    x^2 = 1/59

    Take the square root of both sides and you're done!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    your supposed to take the square root of one of the numbers on both side for example

    59(sr) = 1/x^2(sr)

    using the square root symbol you get rid of the exponent to simplify the 59(because it is not a perfect square)however the 59 is a number i can even quickly figure out numbers that multiply together to get 59

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