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Which of the following is an extraneous solution of StartRoot 4 x + 41 EndRoot = x + 5? x = –8 x = –2 x = 2 x = 8

User Stuartc
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

took test

User Bobby Dore
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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

when you solve for x you get -8 but when you pkug it back in both sides are not equal, making it extranious

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