SOLUTION: 30.) Solve each equation and check for extraneous solutions. sqrt(a-1 -5 = 1)

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: 30.) Solve each equation and check for extraneous solutions.
sqrt(a-1 -5 = 1)
This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt(a-1 -5 = 1)
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That makes no sense.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming that you mean ??? Be careful to place your parenthesis in the right spot.


Start with the given equation.


Add 5 to both sides.


Add.


Square both sides to eliminate the square root.


Square 6 to get 36.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is

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