Solve the Equation for the Unknown $$x ^ { 2 } - 5 = 20$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for the unknown.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 5 = 20$$

• A) \(x = \pm 5\)
• B) \(x = \pm 4\)
• C) \(x = 4\)
• D) \(x = 5\)

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