If sqrt(5)=x-2, what is the value of (x-...

If `sqrt(5)=x-2`, what is the value of `(x-2)^(2)`?

A

`sqrt(5)`

B

`sqrt(7)`

C

`5`

D

`25`

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The correct Answer is:

C

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