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Advanced Math / Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables Difficulty: Hard

x - 47 2 = 1

What is the sum of the solutions to the given equation?

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Explanation

The correct answer is 94. Taking the square root of each side of the given equation yields x-47=1 or x-47=-1. Adding 47 to both sides of the equation x-47=1 yields x=48. Adding 47 to both sides of the equation x-47=-1 yields x=46. Therefore, the sum of the solutions to the given equation is 48+46, or 94.