Hey there!
[tex]\bold{u^2=81}[/tex]
Take your SQUARE ROOT
[tex]\bold{New\ equation: x\pm \sqrt{81}}\\ \\ \bold{\sqrt{81}=9}\\ \\ \bold{-\sqrt{-81}=-9}\\ \\ \\ \\ \boxed{\boxed{\bold{Answer: x=-9\ or\ x =9}}}\huge\checkmark[/tex]
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