Q:

Which statement best reflects the solution(s) of the equation? √3x+1 −x+3=0 (note it's the square root of 3x+1) a. There is only one solution: x = 8. The solution x = 1 is an extraneous solution. b. There is only one solution: x = 8. The solution x = 0 is an extraneous solution. c. There is only one solution: x = 1. The solution x = 8 is an extraneous solution. d. There are two solutions: x = 1 and x = 8.

Accepted Solution

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Hello there!

The correct answer is option A
There is only one solution x= 8. The solution x=1 is an extraneous solution.

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