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
An equation that involves a variable within a radical (square root, cube root, etc.).
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you isolate a radical in an equation?
Back
To isolate a radical, you can move all other terms to the opposite side of the equation.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in solving a radical equation?
Back
Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the radical.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should you do after squaring both sides of a radical equation?
Back
Simplify the equation and solve for the variable.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a potential issue when solving radical equations?
Back
Extraneous solutions may arise, which are solutions that do not satisfy the original equation.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you check if a solution is extraneous?
Back
Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if it holds true.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the solution to the equation √(x) = 5?
Back
x = 25.
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