Solve the Equation
- $\sqrt { p ^ { 2 } - 3 p + 64 } = p + 5$

question 179

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation
- $\sqrt { p ^ { 2 } - 3 p + 64 } = p + 5$

• A) x=8
• B) x=3
• C) x=-3
• D) x=-\(\frac { 3 } { 2 }\)

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