Radical Equations and Extraneous Roots

Question 1

Which of the following is an extraneous solution of ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x = –8

Question 2

Which of the following is an extraneous solution of ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x = –6

Question 3

What is the solution of ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x = 126

Question 4

Determine the solution for the following equation:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x = 3

Question 5

Which equation is equivalent to ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x2 + 81 = x2 + 20x + 100

Question 6

What is the solution of ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x = –1

Question 7

Which equation can be rewritten as x + 4 = x2? Assume

Revolt · Accepted Answer

StartRoot x + 4 EndRoot = x

Question 8

Which of the following is an extraneous solution of ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x = 3

Question 9

Which of the following is a radical equation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

7 StartRoot x EndRoot = 14

Question 10

Which equation is related to ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x + 10 = x2 + 2x + 1

Radical Equations and Extraneous Roots Answers