general math MCQ #1764

In mathematics, a solution to an equation that emerges from the process of solving the problem but is not a valid solution to the problem is called a ____ solution:

general math MCQ #1764

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In mathematics, a solution to an equation that emerges from the process of solving the problem but is not a valid solution to the problem is called a ____ solution:

    • A) Homogeneous
    • B) Heterogeneous
    • C) Extraneous
    • D) Identical

    Answer: Extraneous

    Explanation: An extraneous solution arises during algebraic manipulation (such as squaring both sides) but does not satisfy the original equation when substituted back.