Solve the Square Root Equation $$\sqrt { 8 - x } = x - 6$$

question 65

Multiple Choice

Solve the square root equation. $$\sqrt { 8 - x } = x - 6$$

• A) There is one positive solution and one extraneous root.
• B) The sum of the solutions is 11.
• C) There is one negative solution and one extraneous root.
• D) There are two positive solutions.
• E) There are two negative solutions.

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