How to Solving a Radical Expression with a Variable on Both Sides

The video tutorial covers complex numbers and basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It then moves on to solving equations involving square roots by squaring both sides to eliminate the square root. The tutorial explains how to isolate variables and solve for X, emphasizing the importance of understanding operations such as addition and subtraction. Finally, it demonstrates how to verify solutions by plugging them back into the original equations to ensure correctness.

What is the first step to solve the equation involving a square root?

Explain the process of squaring both sides of an equation. Why is it necessary?

How do you isolate the variable X in the equation X + 4 = 3X?

Describe how to handle terms on both sides of an equation when solving for X.

What does it mean to check your answer after solving an equation?