Question

Consider the equation log5(x + 5) = x2.

What are the approximate solutions of the equation? Check all that apply.

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Answer 1

We solve log_5(x + 5) = x^2 with domain x > -5. Numerically there are two solutions:

- x ≈ -0.934 (about −0.934)
- x ≈ 1.058 (about 1.058)

So check the choice(s) that match those two values.