Verified Solution Mathematics Quadratic Equations

The value of sqrt(6 + sqrt(6 + sqrt(6 + ...))) is:

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Solution ✔ Verified
  • A2
  • B3
  • C4
  • D6
Explanation

Let x = sqrt(6 + sqrt(6 + sqrt(6 + ...))). Then x = sqrt(6+x). Squaring both sides gives x² = 6+x. This simplifies to x² - x - 6 = 0. Factoring gives (x-3)(x+2) = 0. Since x must be positive (as it is a square root), x = 3.

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