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Question 14 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

What is the greatest possible integer value of x for which square root of x minus 5 end root is an imaginary number?

Answer
A
3
B
5
C
4
D
6

Explanation

For √(x − 5) to be imaginary, the number inside the square root must be negative. So x − 5 < 0, which gives x < 5. The greatest integer less than 5 is 4, choice B.

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