Solving Radical Equations Quiz

What is the first step in solving a radical equation?

• Subtract a constant from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Isolate the radical

• Add a constant to both sides

After isolating the radical, what operation is used to eliminate the square root?

• Multiplying by the radical

• Squaring both sides

• Dividing by the radical

• Taking the cube root

In the second example, what is the value of x after solving the equation?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the result of squaring both sides when radicals are present on both sides of the equation?

• An exponential equation

• A quadratic equation

• A linear equation

• A logarithmic equation

In the final example, what is the solution for x after solving the linear equation?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7