Solve the Radical Equation, and Check All Proposed Solutions $$\sqrt { x + 5 } = 7$$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Solve the radical equation, and check all proposed solutions.
- $$\sqrt { x + 5 } = 7$$

• A) \(\{ 54 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 144 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 44 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 49 \}\)

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