Learn How to Use Inverse Properties to Teach How to Solve a Radical Equation Root

The video tutorial covers solving radical expressions using inverse operations. It begins with basic equations, such as solving for X in X + 3 = 4, and progresses to more complex equations involving squares and square roots. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using inverse operations, such as squaring and taking square roots, to solve equations. Additionally, the tutorial highlights the necessity of verifying solutions by plugging them back into the original equation to ensure accuracy.

What is the inverse operation used to solve the equation X + 3 = 4?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

If X^2 = 25, what is the value of X?

• -5

• Neither 5 nor -5

• 5

• Both 5 and -5

What is the inverse operation of taking a square root?

• Adding

• Squaring

• Cubing

• Subtracting

When solving sqrt(X) = 2, what should X be?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 16

Why is it important to check your solution after solving a square root equation?

• To simplify the solution further

• To find additional solutions

• To verify the solution satisfies the original equation

• To ensure the solution is positive