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Question 4 • Algebra II

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 - no response given
B
x is equal to 13 - no response given
C
x is equal to 53 - no response given
D
no solution - correct

Explanation

The square root of x − 4 is defined only when x ≥ 4, and its value is always at least 0. Therefore, √(x − 4) + 5 is at least 5, so it cannot equal 2. There is no solution, which is choice D.

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