What are the solution(s) to the quadratic equation x squared minus 25 is equal to 0 ?
Answer
A
x is equal to 5 and x is equal to negative 5
B
x is equal to 25 and x is equal to negative 25
C
x is equal to 125 and x is equal to negative 125
D
no real solution
Explanation
Set x² − 25 equal to zero, so x² = 25. Taking the square root gives x = 5 or x = −5, since both numbers square to 25. Therefore, the solutions are 5 and −5.
AI-written and checked against the verified answer.