Solve the Equation $$b - 10 = \sqrt { b ^ { 2 } - 380 }$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $$b - 10 = \sqrt { b ^ { 2 } - 380 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 - \sqrt { 1,481 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 + \sqrt { 1,481 } } { 2 }\)
• C)24
• D)34
• E)no solution

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