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How many extraneous solutions does the equation below have?

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0
B
1
C
2
D
3
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Consider the graph showing two functions. Which answer can be used to find the solution to the system of equations?

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Option A
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Option B
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Option D
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What causes a solution to a rational equation to be an extraneous solution?

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When there is more than one solution, one of the solutions is extraneous.
B
If a solution results in zero when substituted into the denominator of the equation, the solution is extraneous.
C
If a solution results in a negative number when substituted into the denominator of the equation, the solution is extraneous.
D
When a solution is a fraction, the solution is extraneous.
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What is the solution of ?

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y = –4
B
y = –2
C
y = 4
D
y = 6
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Yumi and Juan pick up litter along the highway at the same rate. Yumi picks up litter for 3 miles and takes 2 hours longer than Juan, who picks up litter for 2 miles. If Juan spent x hours picking up litter, the following equation models the situation.How long did Yumi spend picking up litter?

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1 hour 20 minutes
B
3 hours 20 minutes
C
4 hours
D
6 hours
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Kent multiplies both sides of the equation below by an expression.Then he moves all the terms to one side of the equal sign in the resulting equation. Which equation must he solve now?

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k squared minus 8 k minus 12 = 0
Option A
B
k squared + 8 k + 12 = 0
Option B
C
k squared minus 8 + 12 = 0
Option C
D
k squared minus 8 k + 12 = 0
Option D
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A contractor has two choices for billing a completed job. · $500 flat rate, regardless of the number of hours worked· $20 per hour workedThe graph shows the relationship between pay per hour and number of hours worked for both scenarios. What is the solution to this system of equations, and what does it mean to the contractor?

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The solution (0, 20) tells the contractor the minimum amount that can be charged.
B
The solution (0, 500) tells the contractor the maximum amount that can be charged.
C
The solution (25, 20) tells the contractor the number of hours on a job where the hourly rate is the same for both billing options.
D
The solution (20, 25) tells the contractor the number of hours on a job where the hourly rate is the same for both billing options.
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Which solution to the equation is extraneous?

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x = 1 and x = –4
B
neither x = 1 or x = –4
C
x = 1
D
x = –4
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What is true about the solution of ?

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, and they are actual solutions.
Option A
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, but they are extraneous solutions.
Option B
C
x = 3, and it is an actual solution.
D
x = - 3, but it is an extraneous solution.
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Which of the following represents the solution of ?

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x = one-fifth
Option A
B
x = five-ninths
Option B
C
all real numbers
D
no solution

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