Radical Equations and Extraneous Roots

Question 1

Which number line represents the solutions to |x – 2| = 6?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D:

Question 2

Which statements are true for solving the equation 0.5 – |x – 12| = –0.25? Check all that apply.The equation will have no solutions.A good first step for solving the equation is to subtract 0.5 from both sides of the equation.A good first step for solving the equation is to split it into a positive case and a negative case.The positive case of this equation is 0.5 – |x – 12| = 0.25.The negative case of this equation is x – 12 = –0.75.The equation will have only 1 solution

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: A good first step for solving the equation is to subtract 0.5 from both sides of the equation.; E: The negative case of this equation is x – 12 = –0.75.

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