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If sqrt(5) = x + 3 , what is the value of (x + 3) ^ 2 ?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8

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Answer:

Option A, 5

Explanation:

√5 = x+3

5 = (x+3)^2

Hence the answer is Option A, 5

User Wondercricket
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Answer:

A. 5

Explanation:

We are given that:


\tt √(5)= x + 3.

Squaring both sides of this equation, we get:


√(5^2) = (x + 3)^2


\tt (x+3)^2 =5

Therefore,
\tt (x+3)^2 =5

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