Asked by knmk
Which of the following describes the solution to the equation mc025-1.jpg?
– 5 is an extraneous solution, and 1 is a true solution.
– 5 is a true solution, and 1 is an extraneous solution.
Both –5 and 1 are true solutions.
Both –5 and 1 are extraneous solutions.
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To decide which of –5 and 1 is a true vs. extraneous solution: substitute each candidate into the original equation and check two things:
- the substitution produces a true equality, and
- the candidate lies in the domain of the original expression (e.g. does not make a denominator 0 or an even root negative).
If you paste the equation I’ll check both –5 and 1 and give the correct choice.
To decide which of –5 and 1 is a true vs. extraneous solution: substitute each candidate into the original equation and check two things:
- the substitution produces a true equality, and
- the candidate lies in the domain of the original expression (e.g. does not make a denominator 0 or an even root negative).
If you paste the equation I’ll check both –5 and 1 and give the correct choice.
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