Solving Radical Equations

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a radical equation?
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A radical equation is an equation in which a variable is contained within a radical (square root, cube root, etc.).
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you isolate a variable in a radical equation?
Back
To isolate a variable in a radical equation, you can square both sides of the equation to eliminate the radical, then solve for the variable.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the first step in solving the equation √(x + 3) = 5?
Back
The first step is to square both sides of the equation: (√(x + 3))^2 = 5^2, which simplifies to x + 3 = 25.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What do you do after squaring both sides of a radical equation?
Back
After squaring both sides, solve the resulting equation for the variable and check for extraneous solutions.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an extraneous solution?
Back
An extraneous solution is a solution that emerges from the process of solving the equation but does not satisfy the original equation.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Solve the equation √(2x - 1) = 3.
Back
Square both sides: 2x - 1 = 9. Then, add 1 to both sides: 2x = 10. Finally, divide by 2: x = 5.
Tags
CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the importance of checking solutions in radical equations?
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Checking solutions is important because squaring both sides can introduce extraneous solutions that do not satisfy the original equation.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
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