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Is “3” a valid or extraneous solution to the square root equation?
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Is “3” a valid or extraneous solution to the square root equation?

Is “3” a valid or extraneous solution to the square root equation?-example-1
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Answer:

Valid Solution

Explanation:

Evaluating x = 3 in the equation :

  • √3x + 2 = 5
  • √3(3) + 2 = 5
  • √9 + 2 = 5
  • 3 + 2 = 5
  • 5 = 5
  • The solution is valid √
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