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Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables SAT question

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the square root of x plus 4, end root, equals 11

What value of x satisfies the equation above?

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The correct answer is 117. Squaring both sides of the given equation gives x plus 4, equals 11 squared, or x plus 4, equals 121. Subtracting 4 from both sides of this equation gives x equals 117.

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