Got a 3 part question that I need help with please :)

Part 1
Create an equation that results in at least one extraneous solution. Work through your equation, justify each step, and explain how the solution is extraneous.

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Got a 3 part question that I need help with please :)

Part 1
Create an equation that results in at least one extraneous solution. Work through your equation, justify each step, and explain how the solution is extraneous.

anonymous · Answer

http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/topics/extraneous-solutions.html

anonymous · Answer

@Brad1996 he showed goo example there

anonymous · Answer

*good

anonymous · Answer

could you help me come up with an original one?  I think I would understand it more if I make one :)

anonymous · Answer

Go to the link it should help you understand it better

anonymous · Answer

I did

anonymous · Answer

so an extraneous solution would be like an answer that doesn't work with the equation lol?

anonymous · Answer

so like -3 = -2?

anonymous · Answer

ya I guess

anonymous · Answer

something like that

anonymous · Answer

Alright so I need to make one..

How about..

x + 2 = x * 2?

anonymous · Answer

so if x = 3 for instance...  it would be 5 = 6 which would be an extraneous solution?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

Alright sweet one step down :D