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What is the positive solution to the equation 3x2 + 31 = 912

A 10.95
B 8.51
8.36
D 7.75
E 4.47

What is the positive solution to the equation 3x2 + 31 = 912 A 10.95 B 8.51 8.36 D-example-1
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Answer:

4.47

Explanation:

the only rational answer for this is 4.47 because once you solve as much as you can, you should end up with a whole number multiplied by a square root. the decimal form of that number is 4.47

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Answer:

E) 4.47

Explanation:

3x²+31=91

3x²=91-31

3x²=60

x²=60÷3

x²=20

x=√20

x=4.47

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