Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 10 - Exponents and Radicals - 10.6 Solving Radical Equations - 10.6 Exercise Set - Page 668: 30

Answer

no solution

Work Step by Step

For any real number, the left side of the equal sign of the given expression, $ \sqrt{a}=-1 ,$ always gives a positive number. This will never be equal to the negative expression on the right side of the equal sign. Hence, there is $\text{ no solution .}$
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