Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 8?

7^2 + (x - 4) ^2 ___ 55

a) <

b) >

c) =

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Roland Dalton

Mathematics

19 September, 10:48

Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 8?

7^2 + (x - 4) ^2 ___ 55

a) <

b) >

c) =

+2

Answers (2)

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Lilly Hoover · Answer 1

To solve this equation, first replace x with its value, 8. Find 7^2 (49) and 8-4 (4). Then find 4^2 (16), and add 49 and 16 together, which is 65. Because 65 is greater than 55 by 10, the correct answer is b.

Edith Huang · Answer 2

Answer: It would be >

because 7^2 + (8 - 4) ^2 equals 65

Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 8?7^2 + (x - 4) ^2 ___ 55a) <b) >c) =

Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 8?

7^2 + (x - 4) ^2 ___ 55

a) <

b) >

c) =