Solve the Equation $$\sqrt { x + 7 } + 5 = x$$

question 165

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$\sqrt { x + 7 } + 5 = x$$

• A) \(\{ 9 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 9,18 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 2,9 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 2 \}\)

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