x^2-16=2

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Solution for x^2-16=2 equation: 


Simplifying
x2 + -16 = 2

Reorder the terms:
-16 + x2 = 2

Solving
-16 + x2 = 2

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 16 + x2 = 2 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + x2 = 2 + 16
x2 = 2 + 16

Combine like terms: 2 + 16 = 18
x2 = 18

Simplifying
x2 = 18

Take the square root of each side:
x = {-4.242640687, 4.242640687}

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