Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 10 - Exponents and Radicals - 10.6 Solving Radical Equations - 10.6 Exercise Set - Page 668: 8

Answer

TRUE

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality to isolate the radical expression in the given, $ \sqrt{x}-8=7 ,$ results to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \sqrt{x}-8=7 \\\\ \sqrt{x}=7+8 \\\\ \sqrt{x}=15 .\end{array} Hence the given statement is $\text{ TRUE .}$
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