Question

Solve for t. The radical equation is below.

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

√52 - t = 72

t = 72 + √52

t= 72 + √(13•4)

t= 72 + 2√13

Answer 2

`t = 2 √(13) - 72`

Explanation:

`√(52) - t = 72 \\ t = √(52) - 72 \\ √(52 ) = 2 √(13) \\ t = 2 √(13) - 72`