APFIVE Radical Equation With Absolute Value
Which of the following is a solution to the equation below?
$$\sqrt{x^2+6x+9} + \sqrt{x^2-4} = 7$$
Note: The expression $$\sqrt{x^2+6x+9}$$ simplifies to $$|x+3|$$, and the domain of the equation should be considered during the solution process.
A
$$x = 2.5$$
B
$$x = 4$$
C
$$x = 3.5$$
D
$$x = -2.5$$
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