Find the real solution to the equation .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: Square both sides: . Check candidates: for , LHS is but RHS is (invalid). For , LHS is and RHS is 3. Only is valid. **Answer: . Why not the others:** is an extraneous root introduced by squaring.
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