alleryStart learning →Squaring both sides of x = 1 gives x*x = 1. Which extra value now also satisfies it?
A0
B-1
C1/2
D2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. -1
(-1) times (-1) is 1, so squaring brought in the extra solution x = -1.
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