Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equation solved by Ernesto expressed as [tex]\sqrt{\dfrac{1}{2}w+8}=-2[/tex], the extraneous solution obtained by Ernesto is shown below;
[tex]\sqrt{\dfrac{1}{2}w+8}=-2\\\\square\ both \ sides \ of \ the \ equation\\(\sqrt{\dfrac{1}{2}w+8})^2=(-2)^2\\\\\dfrac{1}{2}w+8 = 4\\\\Subtract \ 8 \ from \ both \ sides\\\\\dfrac{1}{2}w+8 - 8= 4- 8\\\\\dfrac{1}{2}w= -4\\\\multiply \ both \ sides \ by \ 2\\\\\dfrac{1}{2}w*2= -4*2\\\\w = -8[/tex]
Hence, the extraneous solution that Ernesto obtained is w = -8