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what are the solutions to m^2 – 9 = 0? a. m = –9 and m = 0 b. m = –3 and m = 3 c. m = –3 d. m = 9

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  • 24-07-2016
2 ways
zero product property
easy way

zero product
factor perfect square
m^2-3^2=0
(m-3)(m+3)=0
set each to zero
m-3=0
x=3

m+3=0
m=-3

m=-3 or 3

easy way
add 9 to both sides
m^2=9
sqrt both sides remember to take postive and negative roots
m=+/-3
m=-3 or 3


B is answer

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