If x^2 = 131, which of the following is closest to a potential value of x?

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If x^2 = 131, which of the following is closest to a potential value of x?

A. -127
B. -11
C. 12
D. 13
E. 131


OA B

Source: Veritas Prep

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If x^2 = 131, which of the following is closest to a potential value of x?

A. -127
B. -11
C. 12
D. 13
E. 131


OA B

Source: Veritas Prep

\(x^2= 131\)
We can calculate the value of \(x\) to be \(-11.44\) and \(11.44\)
Therefore the options in contention are Option B and Option C

The difference between \(-11\) and \(-11.44 = 0.44\)
The difference between \(11.44\) and \(12 = 0.56\)

Hence the closest value is \(-11\)
Option B