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Solve for the equation x - (x2) - 1 = 0

A.

32

B.

23

C.

49

D.

94

Correct answer is D

x - (x2) - 1 = 0

= x - (x2) = 1

= (x - (x2))2 = 1

= x - 2 x(x2) + x -2 = 1

= (2x - 3)2 = [2 x(x4)]2

= 4x2 - 12x + 9

= 4(x2 - 2x)

= 4x2 - 12x + 9

= 4x2 - 8x

4x = 9

x = 94