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Raising each side of an equation to the same power yields an equivalent equation.
Since the Power Property of Equality is an axiom, it is accepted as true without a proof. This property can be used when solving equations. Consider the following example. sqrt(x)&=4 (sqrt(x))^2&=4^2 x&=16 By squaring each side of the equation, the variable x was isolated and the solution of the equation was obtained.