SOLUTION: Solve for a. 2√a-1 = 4√a If you could show every step I would appreciate it!!!

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Question 143240: Solve for a. 2√a-1 = 4√a
If you could show every step I would appreciate it!!!

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Square both sides:


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The single root to this equation is extraneous, therefore there is no solution.


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