"Solve: 2² + 5 = x - 9," states a problem in an eighth-grade algebra text. This problem's _____ state is 2² + 5 = x - 9; it is BEST solved through _____.
A)goal; an algorithm
B)goal; trial and error
C)initial; an algorithm
D)initial; trial and error

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The problem's initial state is given, and it can be solved using an algorithm (step-by-step process) to isolate the variable x. There is no need for trial and error in this problem, as it can be solved systematically using algebraic methods. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

"Solve: 2² + 5 = X - 9," States a Problem