Solve the equation by the square root property.
-$$2 x ^ { 2 } = 26$$
A) $\{ 13 \}$
B) $\{ - 13,13 \}$
C) $\{ - \sqrt { 13 } , \sqrt { 13 } \}$
D) $\{ 14 \}$

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First, divide both sides by 2 to isolate $x^2$, giving $x^2 = 13$. Then, take the square root of both sides, which gives $x = \pm \sqrt{13}$, indicating two solutions: $-\sqrt{13}$ and $\sqrt{13}$.

Solve the Equation by the Square Root Property 2x2=262 x ^ { 2 } = 262x2=26

Solve the Equation by the Square Root Property $2 x ^ { 2 } = 26$