Register
Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions. 9∣9-8x∣ = 2x+3
220k views
5 votes
Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions.

9∣9-8x∣ = 2x+3

User Alpesh Patil
by
5.6k points

1 Answer

4 votes
81-72x=2x+3
81-3=2x+72x
78=74x
x=74/78
x=37/39 or 0.948...

To Check for extraneous solutions, you have to plug in the answers to the original equation. If it doesn’t work then it is extraneous and it is no solution

User Complez
by
5.0k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

5.8m questions

7.5m answers

Other Questions

Aliyah has $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10. How much did each pencil cost?
Evaluate a + b when a = –16.2 and b = –11.4 A. –27.6 B. –4.8 C. 4.8 D. 27.6
What is the value of x? (-4) - x = 5
Find the quotient of 3,078 ÷ 27. A) 104 B) 109 C) 114 D) 119
Can someone help me with 5??? ASAP?
Link Copied!