Solving Equations
Extraneous Solutions
Example
Solve
Step 1. Isolate the radical or power expression.
Step 2. Use inverse operations to eliminate the radical or power.
Step 3. Solve the remaining equation.
Step 4. Check for extraneous solutions.
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The solution is x = -3.