Question

Solve the rational equation x over 4 equals x squared over quantity 3x plus 3 and check for extraneous solutions.

x = −3; x = 0 is an extraneous solution
x = 0; x = −3 is an extraneous solution
x = 0 and x = 3
x = 0 and x = −3

Answer 1

im confused on this one idk what to pick

Answer 2

@ihelpuuhelpme

Answer 3

@tranquility

Answer 4

\(\dfrac{x}{4} = \dfrac{x^2}{3x+3}\)

Any ideas on how to solve for x?

Answer 5

oh i alr know the answer its x <= (0,3) right?

Answer 6

for*

Answer 7

that problem

Answer 8

yes, x =0, 3

An extraneous solution is when you solve the equation and you get a solution but when you plug back in the number, it doesn't make the equation true

Answer 9

i was thinking c

Answer 10

is the answer

Answer 11

That is correct

Answer 12

thanks

Answer 13

you're welcome