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OpenStudy (anonymous):

√p=-1. identify any extraneous solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A) -1 is a solution of the original equation. 1 is the extraneous solution. B) 1 is the extraneous solution C) 1 is a solution of the original equation. -1 is the extraneous solution. D) there is no real solution

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

Well, there is the negative in the solution, know what that means?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

does that mean there is no real solution?

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

Know what imaginary vs. real numbers are?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh so -1 is the extraneous solution?

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

K, yah, it falls in there. Something imaginary or complex is involved if the answer to a root is negative.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

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