Translate the Verbal Model into a Mathematical Model $\sqrt { x } - 8$

question 192

Multiple Choice

Translate the verbal model into a mathematical model. 8 less than the square of a number

• A) \(\sqrt { x } - 8\)
• B) \(8 - \sqrt { x }\)
• C) \(8 - x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } - 8\)

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Definitions:

Stability

The resistance of a chemical substance or compound to undergoing a change in its structure, properties, or composition over time or under certain conditions.

Kinetic Energy

The energy possessed by an object due to its motion, calculable as one-half the mass times the square of its velocity.

Electron Clouds

The region around an atomic nucleus where electrons are likely to be found, representing the electron’s probable location based on quantum mechanics.

Tertiary Hydrogens

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