Solving Radical Equations
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Mathematics
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a radical equation?
Back
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
Front
How do you solve a radical equation?
Back
To solve a radical equation, isolate the radical on one side of the equation and then square both sides to eliminate the radical.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in solving @@ \sqrt{n+3}=\sqrt{11-n}@@?
Back
The first step is to square both sides of the equation.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the solution to @@ \sqrt{n+3}=\sqrt{11-n}@@?
Back
The solution is n = 4.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should you check after solving a radical equation?
Back
You should check for extraneous solutions by substituting the solution back into the original equation.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an extraneous solution?
Back
An extraneous solution is a solution that does not satisfy the original equation after it has been derived.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Solve the equation @@ \sqrt{5p+1}=\sqrt{2p+7}@@.
Back
The solution is p = 2.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
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