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Which of the following is the solution set of the radical equation?

3=
√(x+1)
a. (9,2)
b. (-9)
c. (2)
d. (8)

User Derhasi
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Answer: D
square the expression to get rid of the root, so you will get:
9= x+1
x=8
User Jheasly
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Answer:

d. (8)

Explanation:

3 = √(x + 1)

3 = √(8 + 1)

3 = √9

3 = 3

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