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Which equation is equivalent to [tex]\sqrt{x^2+81}=x+10[/tex]?

A. [tex]x+9=x+10[/tex]

B. [tex]x+9=x^2+20x+100[/tex]

C. [tex]x^2+81=x^2+100[/tex]

D. [tex]x^2+81=x^2+20x+100[/tex]



Answer :

To determine which equation is equivalent to [tex]\(\sqrt{x^2 + 81} = x + 10\)[/tex], follow these steps:

1. Start with the given equation:
[tex]\[ \sqrt{x^2 + 81} = x + 10 \][/tex]

2. Square both sides to eliminate the square root:
[tex]\[ (\sqrt{x^2 + 81})^2 = (x + 10)^2 \][/tex]

3. Simplify both sides of the resulting equation:
- The left-hand side simplifies as follows:
[tex]\[ (\sqrt{x^2 + 81})^2 = x^2 + 81 \][/tex]

- The right-hand side simplifies as follows:
[tex]\[ (x + 10)^2 = x^2 + 20x + 100 \][/tex]

4. Combine these simplified expressions to form the new equation:
[tex]\[ x^2 + 81 = x^2 + 20x + 100 \][/tex]

Therefore, the equation equivalent to [tex]\(\sqrt{x^2 + 81} = x + 10\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ x^2 + 81 = x^2 + 20x + 100 \][/tex]

So, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ x^2 + 81 = x^2 + 20x + 100 \][/tex]

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