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

question 31

Multiple Choice

Solve the radical equation. Don t forget, you must check potential solutions. $5 \sqrt { x } = x + 4$

• A) x = 16
• B) x = 1
• C) x = 1 or x = 16
• D) x = \(-\) 1 or x = 16

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