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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Radical Equations and Extraneous Roots

Question 1 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1200330_Algebra 2_S1_2024

Do you agree with the student? Explain why or why not.

Answer
A
I do not agree with the student because there is no real solution.
B
Checking the solutions in the original equation verifies ; however, is extraneous.
C
Checking the solutions in the original equation shows that 6 is an extraneous solution.
D
I agree with the student because both and satisfy the original equation.
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