Solve the Equation by Making an Appropriate Substitution $$x - 16 x ^ { 1 / 2 } - 512 = 0$$

question 287

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.
- $$x - 16 x ^ { 1 / 2 } - 512 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 1024 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 512 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 2048 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 768 \}\)

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