SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions. Square root of (x+6)=x A. no solution C. 3,-2 B -2 D. 3

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Question 84238: Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions.
Square root of (x+6)=x
A. no solution C. 3,-2
B -2 D. 3

Answer by checkley75(3666)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt(x+6)=x square both sides:
x+6=x^2
x^2-x-6=0
(x-3)(x+2)=0
x-3=0
x=3 answer.
x+2=0
x=-2 answer.
answer C) (3,-2)

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