1. Subtract 64 from each side of the equation
-36=-9x^2
2. Separate -9 from x^2 by dividing -9 from each side. The negatives will cancel leaving a positive on the left.
4=x^2
3. Last, take the square root of each side in order to get rid of the exponent.
2=x
4. Quick Check
28=64-9(2)^2
28=64-9(4)
28=64-36
28=28