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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 2 CREDIT RECOVERY

Solve the radical equation. square root of 25 minus 40 x end root is equal to x minus 10 Which is the true solution?

Answer
A
There are no true solutions.
B
negative 5
C
Both negative 5 and negative 15 are true solutions.
D
negative 15

Explanation

For the square root to be defined, 25 − 40x must be at least 0, so x ≤ 5/8. Also, the square root is nonnegative, so x − 10 must be at least 0, which requires x ≥ 10. No number can satisfy both conditions, so there are no true solutions (choice A).

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