To solve the equation \( \sqrt{2x} + 13 = 27 \), we'll first isolate the square root term:
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Subtract 13 from both sides: \[ \sqrt{2x} = 27 - 13 \] \[ \sqrt{2x} = 14 \]
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Next, square both sides to eliminate the square root: \[ 2x = 14^2 \] \[ 2x = 196 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{196}{2} \] \[ x = 98 \]
None of the values given (16, 25, 9, 49) satisfy the equation.
To confirm, we can check if any of the provided options yield the original equation.
Calculating \( x = 49 \): \[ 2x = 2 \cdot 49 = 98 \] \[ \sqrt{98} + 13 \neq 27 \]
Calculating \( x = 25 \): \[ 2x = 50 \] \[ \sqrt{50} + 13 \neq 27 \]
Calculating \( x = 16 \): \[ 2x = 32 \] \[ \sqrt{32} + 13 \neq 27 \]
Calculating \( x = 9 \): \[ 2x = 18 \] \[ \sqrt{18} + 13 \neq 27 \]
Therefore, the correct value of \( x \) that solves the equation is \( 98 \), which is not listed among the options. If you must choose one from the list, then none of them work.