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Advanced MathEasy–MediumValue satisfying a quadratic and a linear condition

Advanced Math practice question

Which value of x satisfies both x² = 16 and x + 3 = 7?

  1. A. 4Correct
  2. B. -4
  3. C. 10
  4. D. 8

Answer: A. 4

x² = 16 gives 4 or −4, and x + 3 = 7 picks out 4.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. -4
−4 satisfies x² = 16 but not x + 3 = 7.
C. 10
10 satisfies neither.
D. 8
8 satisfies neither.

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