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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the equation. Identify any extraneous solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats the equation ^^^^^^^^^^^

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

is that a q?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

supposed to b an a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well u want the choices i have

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

well its a = 4 but we define normally to take the positive root.

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

what are the answers?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4 is a solution of the original equation 4 is a solution of the original equation. -4 is an extraneous solution -4 is a solution of the original equation. -4 is an extraneous solution no solution

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

I don't know what extraneous equations are

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

solutions*

OpenStudy (dan815):

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