laurenlibat
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  • 02-06-2019
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation for x.

the square root of the quantity x minus 8 end quantity plus 2 equals 7

A. x=1
B. x=13
C. x=17
D. 33

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ToastedMiso
ToastedMiso ToastedMiso
  • 02-06-2019

Answer:

D. 33

Step-by-step explanation:

√(x-8) + 2 = 7

subtract 2 from both sides

√(x-8)  = 5

square both sides

(√(x-8))²  = 5²

x-8 = 25

add 8 to both sides

x = 33

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kudzordzifrancis
kudzordzifrancis kudzordzifrancis
  • 02-06-2019

ANSWER

D. 33

EXPLANATION

The given radical equation is

[tex] \sqrt{x - 8} + 2 = 7[/tex]

Group similar terms,

[tex]\sqrt{x - 8} = 7 - 2[/tex]

[tex]\sqrt{x - 8} = 5[/tex]

Square both sides:

[tex] {(\sqrt{x - 8})}^{2} = {5}^{2} [/tex]

Simplify

[tex]x - 8 = 25[/tex]

Solve for x

[tex]x = 25 + 8 = 3[/tex]

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