All Common Core: High School - Algebra Resources
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Example Question #11 : Solve Simple Rational And Radical One Variable Equations, Show Extraneous Solutions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Rei.A.2
Solve for .
To solve for , combine the like terms on the right-hand side.
From here, square both sides of the equation. Squaring a square root sign cancels it.
Now, subtract two from both sides so that all constants are on one side and all variables are on the other side.
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Next, divide both sides by negative one.
Lastly, check for extraneous solutions by substituting in the value found to into the original equation.
Therefore, the solution is verified.
Example Question #11 : Solve Simple Rational And Radical One Variable Equations, Show Extraneous Solutions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Rei.A.2
Solve for .
To solve for , first combine the like terms on the right-hand side of the equation.
Next, subtract two from both sides.
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Now, divide both sides by negative one.
From here, square both sides.
Next, subtract one from both side to solve .
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Lastly, check for extraneous solutions.
Since one of the values is a correct solution this verifies as a solution.
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All Common Core: High School - Algebra Resources
