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by Max@Math Revolution » Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:21 pm
(equation) Which of the following equations satisfies x=3-√3?
A. x2-6x+6=0
B. x2+6x+6=0
C. x2-6x+11=0
D. x2+6x-11=0
E. x2-6x-4=0
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by Max@Math Revolution » Sat Sep 24, 2016 9:20 pm
==> x-3=-√3, and if you square that on both sides, you get x2-6x+9=3, x2-6x+6=0, and the answer is A.
Answer: A

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