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# If x is positive and y is 1 more than the square of x, then what is th

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If x is positive and y is 1 more than the square of x, then what is the value of x in terms of y?

A. $$y^2 - 1$$

B. $$y^2 + 1$$

C. $$\sqrt{y}-1$$

D. $$\sqrt{y-1}$$

E. $$\sqrt{y+1}$$

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03 Jul 2018, 09:55
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x = +ve integer
y = 1 more than square of x

Value of x in terms of y?

Let's assume x = 4 & x^2=16. Since y is 1 more than square of x, Y should be 17.

Straight away to option D. √17-1 = √16 = 4

Is this actually a 600-700 level question?

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03 Jul 2018, 10:12
Bunuel wrote:
If x is positive and y is 1 more than the square of x, then what is the value of x in terms of y?

A. $$y^2 - 1$$

B. $$y^2 + 1$$

C. $$\sqrt{y}-1$$

D. $$\sqrt{y-1}$$

E. $$\sqrt{y+1}$$

$$y = x^2 + 1$$

Or, $$x^2 = y - 1$$

Or, $$x = \sqrt{y - 1}$$ , Answer must be (D)
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