Understanding Radical Equations

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Exponential equations

• Linear equations

• Radical equations

• Quadratic equations

What is the first step in solving the given radical equation?

• Add a constant to both sides

• Square both sides of the equation

• Multiply both sides by a coefficient

• Subtract a constant from both sides

What happens to the radical sign when both sides of the equation are squared?

• It doubles

• It remains unchanged

• It is eliminated

• It becomes a cube root

What is the simplified form of 2 squared?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

After squaring both sides, what is the next step in solving the equation?

• Combine like terms

• Divide by a constant

• Add a constant to both sides

• Subtract a constant from both sides

What is the value of x in the solved equation?

• 7

• 9

• 6

• 8

What property is used to distribute 4 in the equation?

• Commutative property

• Distributive property

• Associative property

• Identity property

What is the result of combining like terms in the equation?

• 3x

• 2x

• x

• 4x

How can you verify if the solution to the equation is correct?

• By using a calculator

• By graphing the equation

• By solving a different equation

• By substituting the value back into the original equation

What should you do if the sides of the equation are not equal after verification?

• Use a different method

• Ignore the result

• Change the equation

• Recalculate the solution