The square of (22) less than a number is (2500). In the positive case, what is the number?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (72)
((x-22)^2=2500) and (x-22=50), so (x=72). After taking square root, choose the sign according to the condition.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(72)
Why is this the correct answer?
((x-22)^2=2500) and (x-22=50), so (x=72). After taking square root, choose the sign according to the condition.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Word Problems and Applications.