168k views
2 votes
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
by
5.6k points

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer:

A

Explanation:

took test

User Bobby Dore
by
6.0k points
3 votes

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

User Searching
by
4.6k points