SOLUTION: If the geometric mean of 0.25 or 1 over 4, and 4 is x+3, find the possible values of x.

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Question 1107201: If the geometric mean of 0.25 or 1 over 4, and 4 is x+3, find the possible values of x.
Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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The geometric mean of 0.25 and 4 is sqrt%280.25%2A4%29 = sqrt%281%29 = 1.


We are given that 1 = x+3.  Hence,  x = 1 - 3 = -2.