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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the following equations for x. Identify any extraneous solutions. Show all work. sqrtx-7+5=11

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have 4 of theses to do and i am having trouble understanding

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The sqrt is over?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x-7

OpenStudy (souvik):

subtract 5 and square both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it would be sqrtx-7=9?

OpenStudy (souvik):

now square both sides..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Then get the value of x. For any problem, identifying extraneous solutions is simple. substitute back and check whether you are getting any absurd result.

OpenStudy (marissalovescats):

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