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AssignmentMultiple Choice
Radical Equations and Extraneous Roots
Question 3 • Common Core Algebra II 2014 - MA3111 CR
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 [image 1] ; however, [image 2] 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 [image 1] and [image 2] satisfy the original equation.