Understanding Radical Equations

What is another name for the square root symbol in algebra?

• Radical

• Exponent

• Variable

• Fraction

What is the first step in solving a square root equation?

• Divide both sides

• Subtract both sides

• Square both sides

• Add both sides

What is the result of squaring the fraction 2/3?

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 4/9

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

• To change the variable

• To simplify the equation

• To find a different solution

• To ensure the solution is correct

How do you take the square root of a fraction?

• Square the numerator and denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Take the square root of both the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator