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What causes a solution to a rational equation to be an extraneous solution?

A
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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A
y = –4
B
y = –2
C
y = 4
D
y = 6
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What is true about the solution of ?

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A
, and they are actual solutions.
Option A
B
, 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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What are the solutions to the equation ?

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A
w = –6 and w = –2
B
w = 0, w = 2, and w = 6
C
w = 0 and w =
Option C
D
w = 2 and w = 6
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What is the solution to the equation ?

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A
m = 3
B
m = 6
C
all real numbers
D
no solution
9

What is the solution for the equation ?

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A
b = –4 and b = 0
B
b = –4
C
b = 0 and b = 4
D
b = 4
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What are the solutions to the equation

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A
x = –7 and x = 1
B
x = –6 and x = –1
C
x = –1 and x = 7
D
x = 1 and x = 6

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