If x2 + 9 = 25 what is the positive value of x

To find the value of x, we can solve for x in the equation:

x^2 + 9 = 25

First, subtract 9 from both sides:

x^2 = 16

Next, take the square root of both sides:

x = ±4

Since we're looking for the positive value of x, the answer is x = 4.