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If a=x, then for what value of x does the equation x+a2=(2x−5) hold true?


A

10

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5

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C

2

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7

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Solution

The correct option is A

10


Given that, x+a2=(2x5)

Substitute the value of a as x in the equation, we get

x+x2=(2x5)

3x2=(2x5)

2x3x2=5

4x3x2=5

x2=5

x=5×2=10


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