How to determine if solutions are extraneous for absolute value equations

How to determine if solutions are extraneous for absolute value equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains extraneous solutions in the context of absolute value equations. It begins by defining extraneous solutions and the concept of absolute value, using a number line for illustration. The tutorial then demonstrates solving absolute value equations, highlighting the possibility of having two cases. Finally, it shows how to test solutions to determine if they are extraneous by plugging them back into the original equation.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an extraneous solution in the context of absolute value equations?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of creating cases when solving absolute value equations.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to determine if a solution is extraneous after solving an absolute value equation.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What steps should be taken to verify if the solutions obtained from an absolute value equation are valid?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can you identify if a solution is not part of the original equation after substitution?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF