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Solve equation using factorisation method: x2 – 16 = 0 - Mathematics

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Question

Solve equation using factorisation method:

x2 – 16 = 0

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Solution

x2 – 16 = 0

⇒ x2 – 42 = 0

⇒ (x + 4)(x – 4) = 0 

Since x + 4 = 0 or x – 4 = 0

Then x = – 4 or x = 4

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