Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
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ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-5 Solving Rational Equations - Lesson Check - Page 683: 5

Answer

Similarity: both numbers will not satisfy the original equation when substituted Difference: excluded value makes an expression become undefined but not necessarily the case for extraneous solution

Work Step by Step

An extraneous solution is similar to an excluded value since such number will not satisfy the original equation when substituted. They are different since an excluded value makes a rational expression become undefined while an extraneous solution does not make the expression become undefined.
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