Solve the Equation $5 = 6 + \sqrt { 4 x + 83 }$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Write all apparent solutions. Cross out those that are extraneous. $5 = 6 + \sqrt { 4 x + 83 }$

• A) , no solution
• B) \(- \frac { 41 } { 2 } ,\)
• C) , no solution
• D) \(- \frac { 41 } { 2 }\)
• E) \(- \frac { 43 } { 2 }\)

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