5x^2 - 245 = 05x2−245=0 5x^2 - 245 + 245 = 0 + 2455x2−245+245=0+245 to isolate the variable term (x) 5x^2 = 2455x2=245 (5x^2)/5 = 245/55x25=2455 to isolate the x^2x2 x^2 = 49x2=49 x = sqrt49x=√49 to eliminate the x^2x2 x=7x=7 or x=-7x=−7 the square can be plus or minus