Solve Give Exact Solutions $$x ^ { 2 } + 3 = 172$$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Solve. Give exact solutions.
- $$x ^ { 2 } + 3 = 172$$

• A) \(\pm 12\)
• B) 86
• C) \(\pm 13\)
• D) 13

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