What does x stand for in the equation 1+x=2

At the beginning of year 1, carlos invests $600 at an annual compound interest rate of 4%. he makes no deposits to or withdrawals from the account. which explicit formula can be used to find the account's balance at the beginning of year 5? what is, the balance?

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This circle is centered at the origin, and the length of its radius is 6. what is the circle's equation? a. x^2+y^2=36 b x^2+y^2=6 c x+y=36 d x^6+y^6=1