( x + 4 )^2 = 25
Replace with each number and check if the equality remains.
A. 9
(9 + 4) ^2 = 25
(13)^2 = 25
169 = 25 NO
B. 1
(1 + 4)^2 = 25
(5)^2 = 25
25 = 25 YES
C.-9
(-9 + 4 )^2 = 25
(-5)^2 =25
25 = 25 YES
D. 5
(5 + 4)^2 = 25
(9)^2 = 25
81 = 25 NO