Solving Radical Equations
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Mathematics
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9th - 12th 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
Back
Divide both sides by 2.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should you do after isolating the radical in an 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
Why is it important to check your solutions after solving a radical equation?
Back
To ensure that the solutions do not produce extraneous results, which are false solutions introduced by the squaring process.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Back
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to isolate the radical in an equation?
Back
To rearrange the equation so that the radical expression is on one side by itself.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an extraneous solution?
Back
An extraneous solution is a solution that does not satisfy the original equation.
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
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