SOLUTION: If 2 ≤ x ≤ 6, which of the following has the greatest value? (A) √x (B) √x+1 (C) √x+2 (D) √x-1 (E) √x-2

Algebra ->  Inequalities -> SOLUTION: If 2 ≤ x ≤ 6, which of the following has the greatest value? (A) √x (B) √x+1 (C) √x+2 (D) √x-1 (E) √x-2      Log On


   



Question 329382: If 2 ≤ x ≤ 6, which of the following has the greatest value?
(A) √x (B) √x+1 (C) √x+2 (D) √x-1 (E) √x-2

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since they all have a square root symbol disregard that portion.
Then the greatest number would be the one that adds the most to the x.
x%2B2 is the greatest number.
sqrt%28x%2B2%29 will also be the greatest number.
C) is the correct answer.