Solve $8 \sqrt { x + 1 } = 9$ , If Possible

question 20

Multiple Choice

Solve $8 \sqrt { x + 1 } = 9$ , if possible.

• A) x=7
• B) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 8 }\)
• C) x= \(\frac { 17 } { 64 }\)
• D) \(x = \frac { 9 } { 8 }\)
• E)no solution

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