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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hi, yes what is an extraneous solution? Could you show me an example?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

O Extraneous solutions are solutions you have algebraically derived, but do not conform to the stated limitations or hypotheses of the original problem. Example: sqrt ( x ) = -1, x is real.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh, okay. I think I get it :) Thanks!

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