Rueben wrote this solution to solve for x.
Which statement is true?
-4 is an extraneous solution because it creates a
zero in the denominator.
O
3 is an extraneous solution because it creates a zero
in the denominator.
O There are no extraneous solutions.
Both 3 and -4 are extraneous solutions because
they create a zero in the denominator.
-3
(x+4)x+3)
Search
-3
x+1
3
x+7x+12 x+4 x+3
-3
x+1 3
(x+4)(x+3) x+4 x+3
(x+4)(x+3)+ (x + 4Xx + 3) ==3(x + 4X(x+3) Multiply by the LCD.
x+1
x+4
-3+ (x+1)x+3)=3(x+4)
-3+x+4x+3=3x + 12
x²+x-12=0
(x+4)(x-3)=0
x=-4 orx=3
12
3
Factor
4
Simplify
Simplify
Combine like torms
Zero Product Property
Solve for x
