solve. the square root of t+9=16

Question

A. 5
B. 7
C. 25
D. 49

Answer 1

To solve for t in the equation √(t+9) = 16, you must square both sides to eliminate the square root sign.

(t+9) = 16^2

t+9 = 256

t = 256 - 9

t = 247

So the square root of t+9 is 16 when t = 247

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