1. Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions|x-7|= 16Your answer

Dpstart asked May 6, 2023

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16 = |x - 7|

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16 = x - 7 -16 = x - 7

16 + 7 = x -16 + 7 = x

23 = x x = 9

Daniel Farrell answered May 12, 2023

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