Solve the equation. If a solution is extraneous, so indicate.
Hint: Use x−n =
1
xn
.
8y−2 − y−1 − 7 = 0
y =
-8/7
(smaller value)
not extraneous
y =
1
(larger value)
Hint: Use x−n =
1
xn
.
8y−2 − y−1 − 7 = 0
y =
-8/7
(smaller value)
not extraneous
y =
1
(larger value)