Using ax^2 + bx + c = 0 factor 25x^2 = 49 into two linear factors

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huge text{Hey there!}     mathsf{25x^2=49}     textsf{DIVIDE by 25 to BOTH SIDES}     mathsf{ dfrac{25x^2}{25}= dfrac{49}{25}}     textsf{Cancel out: } mathsf{ dfrac{25}{25}} textsf{ because it gives you 1}     textsf{Keep: } mathsf{ dfrac{49}{25}} textsf{ because it helps us solve for x}     textsf{New equation: } mathsf{x^2 =  dfrac{49}{25}}     textsf{TAKE the SQUARE ROOT}     mathsf{x pm  sqrt{ dfrac{49}{25}}}     mathsf{ sqrt{ dfrac{49}{25}}= 1.4}     mathsf{-  sqrt{ dfrac{49}{25}}= -1.4}     boxed{ boxed{ large text{Answer:  huge  bf x = 1.4 or x = -1.4}}} huge checkmark     text{Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!}    ~ frak{Amphitrite1040:)}

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