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If \((x - 1)^2 = 400,\) which of the following could be the value of \(x - 5?\)

by VJesus12 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:15 am

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If \((x - 1)^2 = 400,\) which of the following could be the value of \(x - 5?\)

(A) 15
(B) 14
(C) -24
(D) -25
(E) -26

Answer: C

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