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Advanced MathEasy–MediumInput where a quadratic reaches a value

Advanced Math practice question

The function p is defined by p(x) = x² − 4. For what positive value of x is p(x) = 5?

Answer: 3

x² = 9, so x = 3.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1
1 solves x² − 4 = −3.
If you answered 9
9 is x².
If you answered 4.5
4.5 halves 9.

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