What is the solution of square root of x minus 4 end root plus 5 is equal to 2 ?
Answer
A
x is equal to negative 17
B
x is equal to 13
C
x is equal to 53
D
no solution
Explanation
The square root √(x − 4) is always nonnegative, so √(x − 4) + 5 must be at least 5. It cannot equal 2, so there is no solution; the correct choice is “no solution.”
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