Question

Using the equation below as a model, fill in numbers in the place of a and b to create a rational equation that has an extraneous solution.

Answer 1

\[\frac{ x+a }{ ax}=\frac{ b }{ x }\]

Answer 2

Part 1. Show all work to solve for x in the equation and check the solution.

Part 2. Explain how to identify the extraneous solution and what it means.

Answer 3

i got this is it right?

(x+a)/ax=b/x
x/ax+a/ax=b/x
1/a+1/x=b/x
x+1=b
x=b-1

Answer 4

@ninjasandtigers

Answer 5

yeah that's right

Answer 6

and how would i check if that is an extraneous solution can you show me the steps?

Answer 7

@satellite73

Answer 8

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